Russian Impressionism & Social Realism Painting Start Price USD 699.99 Current Price USD 699.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, May 13, 2008 End Time Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Location Northridge, California See more about ' Russian Impressionism & Social Realism Painting ' Description    Russian Impressionism and Social Realism of Post-war Period.   Painting Description:    Original Oil painting by famous Soviet & Russian Artist Academician - Pushkarev, I.Z. (1904-)   Title: Portrait of the Girl Year of creation: 1960's Medium: Oil Image size: Signature of the artist: signed Condition: Great condition; despite its age. Framed and ready to be hang on the wall or serve as a great gift ~Great addition to any fine collection~   ~We are presenting an original collection of mesmerizing and important pieces of art of the Post War Soviet period (From 1940s through 1980s). We guarantee authenticity of each sold painting and provide Certificate of Authenticity upon request. All our artists are listed artists in many Russian and European publications; including famous Dictionary of Twentieth Century Russian & Soviet Painters 1900s-1980s by British academic Matthew Cullerne Bown (published 1998). This book is very similar to the Davenport publication but on the European and Russian Art market.~    ~The Russian school of art had reached supreme magnificent style that had translated into exquisite and collectible works of art reflecting not only the beauty of its mastery, but also the distinctive historical importance of its period of time. Before the collapsed of the Soviet Union – amazing genius of these painters were kept in the shadow of disagreements between two countries; however, after political changes - the originality, the magnitude, and the history that are hidden into artworks had rightfully reserved deserved place on the international market of Fine Paintings.~   ~Please keep in mind that we are offering unbeatable wholesale prices for the exclusive collectible items as well as great investments in the nearest future. Any questions, answers of which are not covered by our description, are appreciated and we will do our best to answer all your questions; therefore, do not hesitate to email us.~   ~The prices are based on the following characteristics respectfully: Artist’s reputation, size of the painting and subject, year of the creation, and condition; therefore, please read artist’s biography listed below.~   Artist’s Biography:   Pushkarev, Ivan Zakharovich. (Born 1904)   Born 1904. Active in Kaluga. Trained in art education. Specialized in landscape, portraits, and Still-life.  Pushkarev, I.Z.  was extremely well known for his observations of middle class individuals. He painted their lifestyles in his own perspective. His subjects tended to be farm workers and factory workers. He portrayed a realistic sense of impressionism and of the subjects’ lifestyles. His landscapes often included people during their working hours. All of his works were done realistically by his observations, not by some type of imagination of the mind. Exhibitions include: All-Union Art Exhibitions* in Moscow.   All-Union Art ExhibitionsThe biggest regular national exhibition of soviet artists. Beginning from 1946 each two years, the great exhibition took place (mostly in Moscow, but sometimes in Leningrad). It was a final competition of artists that ended zonal and regional exhibitions all over the country. It was quite important for the artists to win the right to exhibit their works at the show because State museums and other Public Institutes used to buy paintings from there.   The works of the Artist, Pushkarev, I.Z. are now in private collections in Italy, England, Germany and the United States.   The works of Pushkarev are sold in the auctions all over the world.   Pushkarev, I.Z. is listed in the Dictionary of Twentieth Century Russian and Soviet Painters 1900-1980 by the Britain Scholar Matthew Cullerne Bown.     Matthew Cullerne Bown. (1998) A Dictionary of Twentieth Century Russian and Soviet Painters 1900-1980s, Izomar Publications services. London   Main Soviet Encyclopedia, Publisher 3e, M. Soviet Encyclopedia 1969-1978   Soviet Art 1920s-30s. The State Russian Museum, "Soviet Artist", 1988.   Our policy: ·    We offer exchange or full money refund (excluding shipping & handling charges) within 3 days, after painting had been received by the buyer, if we had failed to our description; otherwise, all sales are final. ·     Insurance for the artwork is optional but highly recommended. Please email us for insurance quotes after bidding is over. ·    The payment must be received within 5 business days by the winning bidder. We accept, cashier’s checks, money orders, personal/business checks (must clear) and Pay Pal payments. Once payment is received, your artwork will be carefully packaged to protect your investments and shipped to you to the provided by your destination. ·    Buyer pays for shipping & handling charges (insurance is optional). Depending on the painting weight (with frame or without) and buyer destination (local or international) the rates are based.   Approximate estimation of shipping & handling rates: Within United States (without frame) from $15.00 to $20.00 (excluding insurance) Framed artworks shipping and handling charges range between $30.00 to $60.00 based on weight and destination. *** If you don’t want the frame – please let us know and we will gladly remove it; however, the price for the artwork would not change; since we don’t charge buyers for frames, but only for the painting. International rates will be approximately 15-20% higher than domestic for both, framed and unframed artworks. 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