LOT DETAILS

Materials:

oil on canvas

Measurements:

79.02 in. (200.70 cm.) (height) by 87.99 in. (223.50 cm.) (width)

Markings:

signed and dated 'Ph. Maliavin/1933.' (lower right)

Exhibited:

Paris, Musée de Montmartre, Russes, 20 June-21 September 2003.

Literature:

O. A. Zhivova, 'Philipp Andreievich Maliavin, Zhizn i Tvorchestvo', Iskusstvo, Moscow, 1967, illustrated p. 207. Exhibition catalogue, Russes, Paris, Musée de Montmartre, 2003, illustrated p. 72.

Provenance:

Studio of the artist. Zoia Bounatian, daughter of the artist. Purchased from the above by the father of the previous owner. Anonymous sale, Stockholms Auktionsverk, Stockholm, 16 December 2005, lot 125. Acquired at the above sale by the current owner.