Lot Details
Lot 21
Boris Chaliapin
Russian/American, 1902-1979
The Izvoshchik
Inscribed Boris Chaliapine on the stretcher
Oil on canvas
21 3/4 x 18 1/8 inches (55.3 x 46 cm)
It has been suggested that Feodor Chaliapin, the great Russian opera singer, most known for his role as Boris Godunov, was the sitter for this work.
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Sold for $6,250 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Could use a light cleaning, scattered specs of house paint on surface. Frame rubbing. Canvas is slightly buckled on the stretcher in the lower left corner. Very faint 1 inch scuff at lower right center. Few very tiny paint flakes at bottom center. Otherwise in good condition.
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