1991 Russian Fantasy Mixed Media Ptg by Inal Makeev Start Price USD 185.00 Current Price USD 185.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 215.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, July 01, 2008 End Time Tuesday, July 08, 2008 Location Lawrence, KS See more about '1991 Russian Fantasy Mixed Media Ptg by Inal Makeev' Description Here is a rare offering, a signed and dated mixed media painting by Russian artist Inal Makeev (Moscow 1941). In the 1970s, Makeev was one of the founding fathers of a new trend in Soviet Modern Art called "Soc-Art" as a counterbalance to the official "Socialist Realism" genre. His mixed media paintings combine, pen, ink, oil, and airbrush to create both a "funny" and yet "grotesque" commentary on Russian life and history. In addition to his native Russia, Makeev has had his works exhibited in France, Sweden, Japan, and in the US at the famous Guggenheim Gallery of New York. This fantastic example of "Soc-Art" is a colorful fantasy of figures that are only hinted at and in poses that could be interpreted as either pain or joy. The artist gave this multi-colored piece the title "The Company," which is as open to interpretation as the painting itself. It is 15.5 inches (39.5 cm) by 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) and 18 inches by 22 inches with frame. It is signed and dated LR and titled on the back. This is both an exquisite example of modern Russian art by a master painter and a social-historical commentary that is not to be missed so don't hesitate to bid! Please see our other auctions for additional offerings of fine art glass and antiques. Kansas residents must add sales tax. Questions always welcomed. THANKS FOR LOOKING AND BIDDING! Serendipity Antiques and Collectibles Forms of Payment: PayPal, Money Order or International Money Order, Cashier's Check, or Personal Check (w/7-10 day wait for clearance). Contact with Seller: Buyer should contact seller within 3 days. We need to know you got the invoice and how you intend to pay. Allowable Time for Payment: Payment is expected within 7 business days. Customs forms: We do not declare a lower value of the item or declare it as a gift. We can write "used collectible returning to country of origin," "antique," or other helpful customs information if it applies. Shipping: Due to recent changes in priority mail pricing by the USPS, we will now ship large, fragile items by priority mail only IF REQUESTED by the buyer as these rates vary by package dimensions, weight, and zone and are considerably higher in cost. Large packages will be shipped by PARCEL POST OR FEDEX. *Internationally we ship by PRIORITY INTERNATIONAL (with insurance or automatic indemnity) or by 1ST CLASS INTERNATIONAL (similar to old Letterpost) which is cheaper, but UNINSURED AND UNTRACKABLE, so with this rate the BUYER ASSUMES THE RISK. Returns: If the buyer finds damage or finds the item to be not as described, he/she can return it within 7 days of receipt for a full refund. We want our buyers to be happy with their purchases. Place a Bid!