SIDESHOW FREAKS in RUSSIAN CIRCUS! Roussimoff Painting
Huge 36"x48" Carnival Panorama! by International Artist
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USD 500,000.00 |
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Friday, May 02, 2008 |
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Monday, May 12, 2008 |
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Up for Auction is a Unique Composition Depicting the Opening Day Festivities of a Circus Carnival Sideshow in a Ukrainian Town. Historic Freaks, Ukrainian Farmers, Russian Cossack Officers and Hassidic Jews All Come Together in this Unique Painting by the World Famous Russian-European Artist and Film Director Ari Roussimoff. PAINTED BY THE MAN WHO DIRECTED THE AWARD WINNING FILM, "FREAKS UNCENSORED! A HUMAN SIDESHOW!" ”CARNIVAL FESTIVITIES” is a Genuine Signed And Dated Ari Roussimoff Oil on Canvas Painting, measuring a very large sized 36 x 48 inches and painted in 2007. This is one of several large compositions devoted to carnival and circus themes. In this particular work, the artist shows us what it was like when the carnival came to town. In the small towns of old Ukraine and Russia, the circus most often set up in the market place, usually located near the church. It was opening day! Select performers mingled with the crowd displaying their unique talents while other acts and curiosities lined the stage. This was the way it once was. Roussimoff has captured this scene in a most exciting and individual way. The curious and bystanders alike came to the market on carnival day. Here are the local peasants, Cossacks, the Czarist officers, rural bureaucrats and dignitaries, voluptuous nobility, Hassidic Jewish citizens, men, women and children of all ages. In the background are the amusements and rides. The featured Freaks and Working Acts: Giants, Dwarfs, the Seal Girl, The Human Torso, Dancing Pinheads, the Tattooed Wonder, Jo-Jo The Dog Faced Man, The Bearded Lady, The Siamese Twins, The Fat Man, The Sword Swallower wearing Masonic jewelry, A flamboyant Magician and his magic wand, The Strong Man along with clowns, acrobats, musicians and a host of others. The image of the Jester refers to "Farnos", a whimsical character from Russian Folklore based on the classic Italian Pucinello. The world of Wonders as promoted by P. T. Barnum is seen here as it once was in eastern Europe. Here is a Really Great Opportunity to bid on and own this Colourful Original Oil Painting by World-Class Artist Ari Roussimoff. Paintings by Roussimoff are being purchased by art collectors the world over. These are great works that transcend all barriers of ethnicity, religion and culture. Works such as this one bring a sense of true peace to any home. This Beautiful Oil Painting will make a great addition to anyone’s fine collection of Modern Impressionist and Expressionist Art. The purchaser will receive a certificate of authenticity. This is a large painting. Buyer pays $150.00 S/H plus Insurance. Payment is expected within 10 days of auction close. International bidders should first contact us to find out about exact charges and conditions. Thank You. "CARNIVAL FESTIVITIES" Oil on Canvas by Ari Roussimoff (below) "DANCING PINHEADS", one of Roussimoff's very early sideshow themed works was painted in 1978. A hauntingly unique concept, the painting intrigued visitors to the large 1984 Roussimoff exhibition held at the Eduard Nakhamkin Fine Arts Gallery, one of New York's most important galleries and also when shown at the 1985 Roussimoff exhibit at the Nicholas Roerich Museum. "DANCING PINHEADS" was reproduced in art periodicals and books and published as a poster. Subsequently, the painting was stolen while on exhibit in Florida. Numerous years later, "DANCING PINHEADS" was miraculously recovered indirectly through eBay. Photo Gallery (below) Here is a small selection of photos showing Roussimoff's paintings being displayed in prestigious art galleries and museums. (below) Magazine & newspaper articles and announcements for Roussimoff exhibits in different languages (below) Roussimoff's live appearances. 1. Lecturing in Copenhagen. 2. Amusing a sell-out crowd in New York's famed club, The "Limelight". 3. Featured on MTV. (below) Roussimoff dressed in a vintage coat worn by the great Russian opera star Feodor Chaliapin ABOUT ARI ROUSSIMOFF Ari Roussimoff, a critically acclaimed painter and film director, has been called the most prolific and creative artist of his generation. His paintings of Russian, Ukrainian and Jewish themes have earned him much acclaim and they have been shown in over 80 exhibitions worldwide, including at the Nakhamkin Fine Arts Galleries, M.L. International Gallery of Fine Arts, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Bucharest Rumania Museum, The Nicholas Roerich Museum, Arma Galleries, Galerie Ehmer, Stephanie Ann Roper Gallery, The Theodor Herzel Institute, and many others. Among the many who have lauded Ari Roussimoff's paintings were the modern masters Marc Chagall and Oskar Kokoschka. For some years now, Ari Roussimoff has also been leading a distinguished career as a director of motion pictures. His first full-length feature film was the critically acclaimed surrealist horror movie, “SHADOWS IN THE CITY”. Most recently, Mr Roussimoff won the Phantom of the Movies’ award for Best Documentary of 1999 for his incredible film, “FREAKS UNCENSORED”. Considered by critics and audiences alike as the best ever documentary about Circus Sideshow Performers, “FREAKS UNCENSORED” was just listed by the esteemed Facets Movie Lovers Video Guide as one of THE BEST DOCUMENTARY MOVIES OF ALL TIME! Ari Roussimoff has perfectly meshed his life as a painter and as a filmmaker in a way that has not been done before. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister
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