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b. 1907 - d. 1969

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Jan. 27, 2024
TWO WORKS BY ISMAIL GUSEIN AKHUNDOV (AZERBAIJANI 1907-1969)
Est: $200 - $400
TWO WORKS BY ISMAIL GUSEIN AKHUNDOV (AZERBAIJANI 1907-1969) Stage Design with Lenin and Stalin for the Azerbaijani SSR and Let us over-fulfill the Plan on Oil Mining!, circa 1940 [original stage design] and circa the 1930s [original design] gouache and ink on paper [both] 34.1 x 44.2 cm (13 7/16 x 17 3/8 in.) [original stage design], 25.5 x 33.5 cm (10 1/8 x 13 1/8 in.); unframed [both] PROVENANCE Collection of Viktor Kholodkov This lot comes from the collection of Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum. LOT NOTES Akhundov was a well-known Azerbaijani (Soviet) avant-garde graphic and theatre artist. He was an active member of the "October" group, along with the Klutsis, Lissitzky, Meyerhold, Rodchenko, Eisenstein, the Vesnin and Stenberg brothers. Born in 1907 near Baku. In 1921 he entered the Baku Pedagogical School, and, upon graduating, studied at the Azerbaijani Art School (1924-1928). At this time, he worked as a caricaturist for the satirical Azerbaijani publication Molla Nasraddin, and later entered the Moscow State University of Printing Arts. After graduating in 1932, Akhundov returned to Baku, where he headed the department of graphic design at the Azerbaijani State Art School. In 1937-1940 he served as the director of the State Art School, and in 1940 became the director and chief artist at the Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature. In the 1930s and 1940s Akhundov worked primarily in graphic design, particularly book illustration. From 1937 onwards he worked as a costume and stage designer for a number of Azerbaijani theaters, (most notably the Meshadi Azizbekov Azerbaijan State Drama Theater), as well as in film. During World War II he participated in so-called "art-brigades", in which artists traveled to the war front to capture current events. At the end of the war Akhundov became the chief artist for "Soviet Azerbaijan", made chiefly for Soviet citizens in Iranian Azerbaijan. In the late 1940s to mid-1960s Akhundov was the chief artist of the Azerbaijani pavilion at VDNKh, and was responsible for post-war reconstruction work. In 1952 Akhundov became one of the founders and editors of the satirical publication "Kirpi" ("Hedgehog"). The 1960s were a productive period for the artist, when he again returned to designing costumes for plays. Akhundov earned many awards during his lifetime, including the State Stalin Prize (awarded 1950) and the title "People’s Artist of Azerbaijan" (1960). CONDITION The designs are in good condition, creasing to the perimeter and corners on both, creasing to the center on one and to the upper edge on the second work due to previous folding, some surface staining to both. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Sep. 29, 2019
TWO SKETCHES BY ISMAIL GUSEIN AKHUNDOV (AZERBAIJANI 1907-1969) AND AN UNKNOWN SOVIET ARTIST, lithograph and mixed media
Est: $100 - $150
ISMAIL GUSEIN AKHUNDOV (AZERBAIJANI 1907-1969) AND AN UNKNOWN SOVIET ARTIST Set of Two Soviet Sketches: One for a Book of Children's Stories, One for a Cover in Celebration of the Battle of Stalingrad1930, 1950s lithograph and mixed media various sizes: largest 21.4 x 34.5 cm (8 3/8 x 13 5/8 in.), smallest 32.5 x 22 (12 3/4 x 8 5/8 in.) SHIPPING FOR THIS ITEM ONLY, in the continental US, via USPS including insurance: $60 If you are buying multiple items, or your shipping address is international, please contact us before or after the auction for a shipping quote via email: info@shapiroauctions.com or call us: +1 (212) 717-7500.
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Sep. 29, 2019
AN ORIGINAL DESIGN FOR A POLITICAL POSTER BY AKHUNDOV, CIRCA 1940S, watercolor drawing
Est: $200 - $400
ISMAIL AKHUNDOV (AZERBAIJANI 1907-1969) An Original Poster Design for Political Manifestation, 1940s watercolor on paper 33 x 36.3 cm (13 x 14 1/4 in.) LOT INFORMATION Akhundov was a Soviet Avant-garde graphic and theater artist. He worked in polygraphy, book design and poster design. Major style of his works is the Constructivism. Akhundov was a member of October group with Vesnin brothers, Klutsis, Lissitzky, Meyerhold, Rodchenko, Stenberg brothers, Eisenstein. PROVENANCE This lot comes from the collection of Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum. SHIPPING FOR THIS ITEM ONLY, in the continental US, via USPS including insurance: $60 If you are buying multiple items, or your shipping address is international, please contact us before or after the auction for a shipping quote via email: info@shapiroauctions.com or call us: +1 (212) 717-7500.
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Dec. 20, 2018
A SET OF 3 DESIGNS BY AKHUNDOV
Est: $150 - $250
AKHUNDOV ISMAIL GUSEJN OGLY (AZERBAIJANI 1907-1969), 3 city designs, gouache and pencil on thick white and black paper, the largest measuring: 27.5 x 17.3 cm (10 5/6 x 6 5/6 in.), the smallest: 17.8 x 14.2 cm (7 x 5 3/5 in.) LOT NOTES Akhundov was a well-known Azerbaijani (Soviet) avant-garde graphic and theatre artist. He was an active member of the "October" group, along with the Klutsis, Lissitzky, Meyerhold, Rodchenko, Eisenstein, the Vesnin and Stenberg brothers. Born in 1907 near Baku. In 1921 he entered the Baku Pedagogical School, and, upon graduating, studied at the Azerbaijani Art School (1924-1928). At this time, he worked as a caricaturist for the satirical Azerbaijani publication Molla Nasraddin, and later entered the Moscow State University of Printing Arts. After graduating in 1932, Akhundov returned to Baku, where he headed the department of graphic design at the Azerbaijani State Art School. In 1937-1940 he served as the director of the State Art School, and in 1940 became the director and chief artist at the Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature. In the 1930s and 1940s Akhundov worked primarily in graphic design, particularly book illustration. From 1937 onwards he worked as a costume and stage designer for a number of Azerbaijani theaters, (most notably the Meshadi Azizbekov Azerbaijan State Drama Theater), as well as in film. During World War II he participated in so-called "art-brigades", in which artists traveled to the war front to capture current events. At the end of the war Akhundov became the chief artist for "Soviet Azerbaijan", made chiefly for Soviet citizens in Iranian Azerbaijan. In the late 1940s to mid-1960s Akhundov was the chief artist of the Azerbaijani pavilion at VDNKh, and was responsible for post-war reconstruction work. In 1952 Akhundov became one of the founders and editors of the satirical publication "Kirpi" ("Hedgehog"). The 1960s were a productive period for the artist, when he again returned to designing costumes for plays. Akhundov earned many awards during his lifetime, including the State Stalin Prize (awarded 1950) and the title "Peopleâs Artist of Azerbaijan" (1960). PROVENANCE INFORMATION This lot comes from the collection of Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
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Nov. 18, 2018
LIKELY BY AKHUNDOV, Still Life with Husk Tomatoes
Est: $150 - $250
AKHUNDOV ISMAIL HUSEIN (AZERBAIJANI 1907-1969), [Still Life with Husk Tomatoes], pencil and ink on paper, 14.5 x 16 cm (5 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.), initialed lower right LOT NOTES Akhundov was a well-known Azerbaijani (Soviet) avant-garde graphic and theatre artist. He was an active member of the "October" group, along with the Klutsis, Lissitzky, Meyerhold, Rodchenko, Eisenstein, the Vesnin and Stenberg brothers. Born in 1907 near Baku. In 1921 he entered the Baku Pedagogical School, and, upon graduating, studied at the Azerbaijani Art School (1924-1928). At this time, he worked as a caricaturist for the satirical Azerbaijani publication Molla Nasraddin, and later entered the Moscow State University of Printing Arts. After graduating in 1932, Akhundov returned to Baku, where he headed the department of graphic design at the Azerbaijani State Art School. In 1937-1940 he served as the director of the State Art School, and in 1940 became the director and chief artist at the Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature. In the 1930s and 1940s Akhundov worked primarily in graphic design, particularly book illustration. From 1937 onwards he worked as a costume and stage designer for a number of Azerbaijani theaters, (most notably the Meshadi Azizbekov Azerbaijan State Drama Theater), as well as in film. During World War II he participated in so-called "art-brigades", in which artists traveled to the war front to capture current events. At the end of the war Akhundov became the chief artist for "Soviet Azerbaijan", made chiefly for Soviet citizens in Iranian Azerbaijan. In the late 1940s to mid-1960s Akhundov was the chief artist of the Azerbaijani pavilion at VDNKh, and was responsible for post-war reconstruction work. In 1952 Akhundov became one of the founders and editors of the satirical publication "Kirpi" ("Hedgehog"). The 1960s were a productive period for the artist, when he again returned to designing costumes for plays. Akhundov earned many awards during his lifetime, including the State Stalin Prize (awarded 1950) and the title "Peopleâs Artist of Azerbaijan" (1960). PROVENANCE INFORMATION This lot comes from the collection of Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
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Jan. 27, 2018
AKHUNDOV, Donkey and Horse
Est: $250 - $350
ISMAIL GUSEJN OGLY AKHUNDOV (AZERBAIJANI 1907-1969) comprising: 1. [ Saddled donkey], c. 1930s, pencil on paper, 15.3 x 17.9 cm (6 x 7 1/16 in.) 2. [ Horse drawing a carriage], c. 1930s, pencil on paper, 13.8 x 15.3 cm (5 7/16 x 6 in.) LOT NOTES Akhundov was a well-known Azerbaijani (Soviet) avant-garde graphic and theatre artist. He was an active member of the "October" group, along with the Klutsis, Lissitzky, Meyerhold, Rodchenko, Eisenstein, the Vesnin and Stenberg brothers. Born in 1907 near Baku. In 1921 he entered the Baku Pedagogical School, and, upon graduating, studied at the Azerbaijani Art School (1924-1928). At this time, he worked as a caricaturist for the satirical Azerbaijani publication Molla Nasraddin, and later entered the Moscow State University of Printing Arts. After graduating in 1932, Akhundov returned to Baku, where he headed the department of graphic design at the Azerbaijani State Art School. In 1937-1940 he served as the director of the State Art School, and in 1940 became the director and chief artist at the Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature. In the 1930s and 1940s Akhundov worked primarily in graphic design, particularly book illustration. From 1937 onwards he worked as a costume and stage designer for a number of Azerbaijani theaters, (most notably the Meshadi Azizbekov Azerbaijan State Drama Theater), as well as in film. During World War II he participated in so-called "art-brigades", in which artists traveled to the war front to capture current events. At the end of the war Akhundov became the chief artist for "Soviet Azerbaijan", made chiefly for Soviet citizens in Iranian Azerbaijan. In the late 1940s to mid-1960s Akhundov was the chief artist of the Azerbaijani pavilion at VDNKh, and was responsible for post-war reconstruction work. In 1952 Akhundov became one of the founders and editors of the satirical publication "Kirpi" ("Hedgehog"). The 1960s were a productive period for the artist, when he again returned to designing costumes for plays. Akhundov earned many awards during his lifetime, including the State Stalin Prize (awarded 1950) and the title "People’s Artist of Azerbaijan" (1960). PROVENANCE INFORMATION This lot comes from the collection of Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
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Jan. 27, 2018
AKHUNDOV, Three original designs, 1940s
Est: $500 - $700
ISMAIL GUSEJN OGLY AKHUNDOV (AZERBAIJANI 1907-1969), comprising three original poster designs, each watercolor and pencil on paper laid on card board, 33.8 x 59 cm (13 5/16 x 23 1/4 in.), two numbered 5 and 7 upper right LOT NOTES Akhundov was a well-known Azerbaijani (Soviet) avant-garde graphic and theatre artist. He was an active member of the "October" group, along with the Klutsis, Lissitzky, Meyerhold, Rodchenko, Eisenstein, the Vesnin and Stenberg brothers. Born in 1907 near Baku. In 1921 he entered the Baku Pedagogical School, and, upon graduating, studied at the Azerbaijani Art School (1924-1928). At this time, he worked as a caricaturist for the satirical Azerbaijani publication Molla Nasraddin, and later entered the Moscow State University of Printing Arts. After graduating in 1932, Akhundov returned to Baku, where he headed the department of graphic design at the Azerbaijani State Art School. In 1937-1940 he served as the director of the State Art School, and in 1940 became the director and chief artist at the Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature. In the 1930s and 1940s Akhundov worked primarily in graphic design, particularly book illustration. From 1937 onwards he worked as a costume and stage designer for a number of Azerbaijani theaters, (most notably the Meshadi Azizbekov Azerbaijan State Drama Theater), as well as in film. During World War II he participated in so-called "art-brigades", in which artists traveled to the war front to capture current events. At the end of the war Akhundov became the chief artist for "Soviet Azerbaijan", made chiefly for Soviet citizens in Iranian Azerbaijan. In the late 1940s to mid-1960s Akhundov was the chief artist of the Azerbaijani pavilion at VDNKh, and was responsible for post-war reconstruction work. In 1952 Akhundov became one of the founders and editors of the satirical publication "Kirpi" ("Hedgehog"). The 1960s were a productive period for the artist, when he again returned to designing costumes for plays. Akhundov earned many awards during his lifetime, including the State Stalin Prize (awarded 1950) and the title "People’s Artist of Azerbaijan" (1960). PROVENANCE INFORMATION This lot comes from the collection of Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
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Jan. 27, 2018
AKHUNDOV, Six original designs, 1930s
Est: $500 - $700
ISMAIL GUSEJN OGLY AKHUNDOV (AZERBAIJANI 1907-1969), comprising six original designs for street demonstrations, pencil and collage on paper, each approximately 21.5 x 12 cm (8 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.), mat size 35.5 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.) LOT NOTES Akhundov was a well-known Azerbaijani (Soviet) avant-garde graphic and theatre artist. He was an active member of the "October" group, along with the Klutsis, Lissitzky, Meyerhold, Rodchenko, Eisenstein, the Vesnin and Stenberg brothers. Born in 1907 near Baku. In 1921 he entered the Baku Pedagogical School, and, upon graduating, studied at the Azerbaijani Art School (1924-1928). At this time, he worked as a caricaturist for the satirical Azerbaijani publication Molla Nasraddin, and later entered the Moscow State University of Printing Arts. After graduating in 1932, Akhundov returned to Baku, where he headed the department of graphic design at the Azerbaijani State Art School. In 1937-1940 he served as the director of the State Art School, and in 1940 became the director and chief artist at the Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature. In the 1930s and 1940s Akhundov worked primarily in graphic design, particularly book illustration. From 1937 onwards he worked as a costume and stage designer for a number of Azerbaijani theaters, (most notably the Meshadi Azizbekov Azerbaijan State Drama Theater), as well as in film. During World War II he participated in so-called "art-brigades", in which artists traveled to the war front to capture current events. At the end of the war Akhundov became the chief artist for "Soviet Azerbaijan", made chiefly for Soviet citizens in Iranian Azerbaijan. In the late 1940s to mid-1960s Akhundov was the chief artist of the Azerbaijani pavilion at VDNKh, and was responsible for post-war reconstruction work. In 1952 Akhundov became one of the founders and editors of the satirical publication "Kirpi" ("Hedgehog"). The 1960s were a productive period for the artist, when he again returned to designing costumes for plays. Akhundov earned many awards during his lifetime, including the State Stalin Prize (awarded 1950) and the title "People’s Artist of Azerbaijan" (1960). PROVENANCE INFORMATION This lot comes from the collection of Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
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Jan. 27, 2018
AKHUNDOV, Two Men, c. 1930s
Est: $300 - $500
ISMAIL GUSEJN OGLY AKHUNDOV (AZERBAIJANI 1907-1969), [Two Azerbaijani Men], c. 1930s, ink and pencil on thick paper, 26 x 18 cm (10 1/4 x 7 1/16 in.) LOT NOTES Akhundov was a well-known Azerbaijani (Soviet) avant-garde graphic and theatre artist. He was an active member of the "October" group, along with the Klutsis, Lissitzky, Meyerhold, Rodchenko, Eisenstein, the Vesnin and Stenberg brothers. Born in 1907 near Baku. In 1921 he entered the Baku Pedagogical School, and, upon graduating, studied at the Azerbaijani Art School (1924-1928). At this time, he worked as a caricaturist for the satirical Azerbaijani publication Molla Nasraddin, and later entered the Moscow State University of Printing Arts. After graduating in 1932, Akhundov returned to Baku, where he headed the department of graphic design at the Azerbaijani State Art School. In 1937-1940 he served as the director of the State Art School, and in 1940 became the director and chief artist at the Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature. In the 1930s and 1940s Akhundov worked primarily in graphic design, particularly book illustration. From 1937 onwards he worked as a costume and stage designer for a number of Azerbaijani theaters, (most notably the Meshadi Azizbekov Azerbaijan State Drama Theater), as well as in film. During World War II he participated in so-called "art-brigades", in which artists traveled to the war front to capture current events. At the end of the war Akhundov became the chief artist for "Soviet Azerbaijan", made chiefly for Soviet citizens in Iranian Azerbaijan. In the late 1940s to mid-1960s Akhundov was the chief artist of the Azerbaijani pavilion at VDNKh, and was responsible for post-war reconstruction work. In 1952 Akhundov became one of the founders and editors of the satirical publication "Kirpi" ("Hedgehog"). The 1960s were a productive period for the artist, when he again returned to designing costumes for plays. Akhundov earned many awards during his lifetime, including the State Stalin Prize (awarded 1950) and the title "People’s Artist of Azerbaijan" (1960). PROVENANCE INFORMATION This lot comes from the collection of Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
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Jan. 27, 2018
AKHUNDOV, pair of linocuts
Est: $300 - $500
ISMAIL GUSEJN OGLY AKHUNDOV (AZERBAIJANI 1907-1969) comprising: 1. [Ships], c. 1930s, linocut, full sheet measuring 24.7 x 20 cm (9 3/4 x 7 7/8 in.) 2. [Apparition], c. 1930s, linocut, full sheet measuring 25 x 20 cm (9 13/16 x 7 7/8 in.) LOT NOTES Akhundov was a well-known Azerbaijani (Soviet) avant-garde graphic and theatre artist. He was an active member of the "October" group, along with the Klutsis, Lissitzky, Meyerhold, Rodchenko, Eisenstein, the Vesnin and Stenberg brothers. Born in 1907 near Baku. In 1921 he entered the Baku Pedagogical School, and, upon graduating, studied at the Azerbaijani Art School (1924-1928). At this time, he worked as a caricaturist for the satirical Azerbaijani publication Molla Nasraddin, and later entered the Moscow State University of Printing Arts. After graduating in 1932, Akhundov returned to Baku, where he headed the department of graphic design at the Azerbaijani State Art School. In 1937-1940 he served as the director of the State Art School, and in 1940 became the director and chief artist at the Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature. In the 1930s and 1940s Akhundov worked primarily in graphic design, particularly book illustration. From 1937 onwards he worked as a costume and stage designer for a number of Azerbaijani theaters, (most notably the Meshadi Azizbekov Azerbaijan State Drama Theater), as well as in film. During World War II he participated in so-called "art-brigades", in which artists traveled to the war front to capture current events. At the end of the war Akhundov became the chief artist for "Soviet Azerbaijan", made chiefly for Soviet citizens in Iranian Azerbaijan. In the late 1940s to mid-1960s Akhundov was the chief artist of the Azerbaijani pavilion at VDNKh, and was responsible for post-war reconstruction work. In 1952 Akhundov became one of the founders and editors of the satirical publication "Kirpi" ("Hedgehog"). The 1960s were a productive period for the artist, when he again returned to designing costumes for plays. Akhundov earned many awards during his lifetime, including the State Stalin Prize (awarded 1950) and the title "People’s Artist of Azerbaijan" (1960). PROVENANCE INFORMATION This lot comes from the collection of Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
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Jan. 27, 2018
AKHUNDOV, Good rollers, 1928-1930
Est: $300 - $500
ISMAIL GUSEJN OGLY AKHUNDOV (AZERBAIJANI 1907-1969), Good rollers, c. 1928-1930, linocut, rare experimental impression, 14.6 x 11.1 cm (5 3/4 x 4 3/8 in.), plate mark 10.5 x 7.6 cm (4 1/4 x 3 in.). Text in Russian. LOT NOTES Akhundov was a well-known Azerbaijani (Soviet) avant-garde graphic and theatre artist. He was an active member of the "October" group, along with the Klutsis, Lissitzky, Meyerhold, Rodchenko, Eisenstein, the Vesnin and Stenberg brothers. Born in 1907 near Baku. In 1921 he entered the Baku Pedagogical School, and, upon graduating, studied at the Azerbaijani Art School (1924-1928). At this time, he worked as a caricaturist for the satirical Azerbaijani publication Molla Nasraddin, and later entered the Moscow State University of Printing Arts. After graduating in 1932, Akhundov returned to Baku, where he headed the department of graphic design at the Azerbaijani State Art School. In 1937-1940 he served as the director of the State Art School, and in 1940 became the director and chief artist at the Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature. In the 1930s and 1940s Akhundov worked primarily in graphic design, particularly book illustration. From 1937 onwards he worked as a costume and stage designer for a number of Azerbaijani theaters, (most notably the Meshadi Azizbekov Azerbaijan State Drama Theater), as well as in film. During World War II he participated in so-called "art-brigades", in which artists traveled to the war front to capture current events. At the end of the war Akhundov became the chief artist for "Soviet Azerbaijan", made chiefly for Soviet citizens in Iranian Azerbaijan. In the late 1940s to mid-1960s Akhundov was the chief artist of the Azerbaijani pavilion at VDNKh, and was responsible for post-war reconstruction work. In 1952 Akhundov became one of the founders and editors of the satirical publication "Kirpi" ("Hedgehog"). The 1960s were a productive period for the artist, when he again returned to designing costumes for plays. Akhundov earned many awards during his lifetime, including the State Stalin Prize (awarded 1950) and the title "People’s Artist of Azerbaijan" (1960). PROVENANCE INFORMATION This lot comes from the collection of Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
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Jan. 27, 2018
Likely AKHUNDOV, Factory worker, c. 1930s
Est: $250 - $350
ISMAIL GUSEJN OGLY AKHUNDOV (AZERBAIJANI 1907-1969), Factory worker, c. 1930s, ink on paper, 29.2 x 21 cm (11 1/2 x 8 1/3 in.) LOT NOTES Akhundov was a well-known Azerbaijani (Soviet) avant-garde graphic and theatre artist. He was an active member of the "October" group, along with the Klutsis, Lissitzky, Meyerhold, Rodchenko, Eisenstein, the Vesnin and Stenberg brothers. Born in 1907 near Baku. In 1921 he entered the Baku Pedagogical School, and, upon graduating, studied at the Azerbaijani Art School (1924-1928). At this time, he worked as a caricaturist for the satirical Azerbaijani publication Molla Nasraddin, and later entered the Moscow State University of Printing Arts. After graduating in 1932, Akhundov returned to Baku, where he headed the department of graphic design at the Azerbaijani State Art School. In 1937-1940 he served as the director of the State Art School, and in 1940 became the director and chief artist at the Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature. In the 1930s and 1940s Akhundov worked primarily in graphic design, particularly book illustration. From 1937 onwards he worked as a costume and stage designer for a number of Azerbaijani theaters, (most notably the Meshadi Azizbekov Azerbaijan State Drama Theater), as well as in film. During World War II he participated in so-called "art-brigades", in which artists traveled to the war front to capture current events. At the end of the war Akhundov became the chief artist for "Soviet Azerbaijan", made chiefly for Soviet citizens in Iranian Azerbaijan. In the late 1940s to mid-1960s Akhundov was the chief artist of the Azerbaijani pavilion at VDNKh, and was responsible for post-war reconstruction work. In 1952 Akhundov became one of the founders and editors of the satirical publication "Kirpi" ("Hedgehog"). The 1960s were a productive period for the artist, when he again returned to designing costumes for plays. Akhundov earned many awards during his lifetime, including the State Stalin Prize (awarded 1950) and the title "People’s Artist of Azerbaijan" (1960). PROVENANCE INFORMATION This lot comes from the collection of Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Nov. 30, 2017
AKHUNDOV, original design, 1930s
Est: $150 - $250
ISMAIL GUSEJN OGLY AKHUNDOV (AZERBAIJANI 1907-1969), Let us over-fulfill the plan on oil mining!, c. 1930s, gouache and ink on paper, 25.5 x 33.5 cm (10 1/8 x 13 1/8 in.) LOT NOTES Akhundov was a well-known Azerbaijani (Soviet) avant-garde graphic and theatre artist. He was an active member of the ‘’October’’ group, along with the Klutsis, Lissitzky, Meyerhold, Rodchenko, Eisenstein, the Vesnin and Stenberg brothers. Born in 1907 near Baku. In 1921 he entered the Baku Pedagogical School, and, upon graduating, studied at the Azerbaijani Art School (1924-1928). At this time, he worked as a caricaturist for the satirical Azerbaijani publication Molla Nasraddin, and later entered the Moscow State University of Printing Arts. After graduating in 1932, Akhundov returned to Baku, where he headed the department of graphic design at the Azerbaijani State Art School. In 1937-1940 he served as the director of the State Art School, and in 1940 became the director and chief artist at the Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature. In the 1930s and 1940s Akhundov worked primarily in graphic design, particularly book illustration. From 1937 onwards he worked as a costume and stage designer for a number of Azerbaijani theaters, (most notably the Meshadi Azizbekov Azerbaijan State Drama Theater), as well as in film. During World War II he participated in so-called ‘’art-brigades’’, in which artists traveled to the war front to capture current events. At the end of the war Akhundov became the chief artist for ‘’Soviet Azerbaijan’’, made chiefly for Soviet citizens in Iranian Azerbaijan. In the late 1940s to mid-1960s Akhundov was the chief artist of the Azerbaijani pavilion at VDNKh, and was responsible for post-war reconstruction work. In 1952 Akhundov became one of the founders and editors of the satirical publication ‘’Kirpi’’ (‘’Hedgehog’’). The 1960s were a productive period for the artist, when he again returned to designing costumes for plays. Akhundov earned many awards during his lifetime, including the State Stalin Prize (awarded 1950) and the title ‘’People’s Artist of Azerbaijan’’ (1960). PROVENANCE INFORMATION This lot comes from the collection of Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Nov. 30, 2017
AKHUNDOV, original design, 1930s
Est: $150 - $250
ISMAIL GUSEJN OGLY AKHUNDOV (AZERBAIJANI 1907-1969), [Flags and ladders], 1930s, gouache on paper matted on cardboard, each of the four images measuring approx. 18 x 14.5 cm (7 1/16 x 5 11/16 in.), full mat measuring 27.2 x 57.3 cm (10 11/16 x 22 9/16 in.) LOT NOTES Akhundov was a well-known Azerbaijani (Soviet) avant-garde graphic and theatre artist. He was an active member of the "October" group, along with the Klutsis, Lissitzky, Meyerhold, Rodchenko, Eisenstein, the Vesnin and Stenberg brothers. Born in 1907 near Baku. In 1921 he entered the Baku Pedagogical School, and, upon graduating, studied at the Azerbaijani Art School (1924-1928). At this time, he worked as a caricaturist for the satirical Azerbaijani publication Molla Nasraddin, and later entered the Moscow State University of Printing Arts. After graduating in 1932, Akhundov returned to Baku, where he headed the department of graphic design at the Azerbaijani State Art School. In 1937-1940 he served as the director of the State Art School, and in 1940 became the director and chief artist at the Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature. In the 1930s and 1940s Akhundov worked primarily in graphic design, particularly book illustration. From 1937 onwards he worked as a costume and stage designer for a number of Azerbaijani theaters, (most notably the Meshadi Azizbekov Azerbaijan State Drama Theater), as well as in film. During World War II he participated in so-called "art-brigades", in which artists traveled to the war front to capture current events. At the end of the war Akhundov became the chief artist for "Soviet Azerbaijan", made chiefly for Soviet citizens in Iranian Azerbaijan. In the late 1940s to mid-1960s Akhundov was the chief artist of the Azerbaijani pavilion at VDNKh, and was responsible for post-war reconstruction work. In 1952 Akhundov became one of the founders and editors of the satirical publication "Kirpi" ("Hedgehog"). The 1960s were a productive period for the artist, when he again returned to designing costumes for plays. Akhundov earned many awards during his lifetime, including the State Stalin Prize (awarded 1950) and the title "People’s Artist of Azerbaijan" (1960). PROVENANCE INFORMATION This lot comes from the collection of Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Nov. 30, 2017
AKHUNDOV, original stage design, c. 1940s
Est: $200 - $300
ISMAIL GUSEJN OGLY AKHUNDOV (AZERBAIJANI 1907-1969), [Stage Design with Lenin and Stalin for the Azerbaijani SSR], c. 1940s, pencil and gouache on thick paper, 34.1 x 44.2 cm (13 7/16 x 17 3/8 in) LOT NOTES Akhundov was a well-known Azerbaijani (Soviet) avant-garde graphic and theatre artist. He was an active member of the ‘’October’’ group, along with the Klutsis, Lissitzky, Meyerhold, Rodchenko, Eisenstein, the Vesnin and Stenberg brothers. Born in 1907 near Baku. In 1921 he entered the Baku Pedagogical School, and, upon graduating, studied at the Azerbaijani Art School (1924-1928). At this time, he worked as a caricaturist for the satirical Azerbaijani publication Molla Nasraddin, and later entered the Moscow State University of Printing Arts. After graduating in 1932, Akhundov returned to Baku, where he headed the department of graphic design at the Azerbaijani State Art School. In 1937-1940 he served as the director of the State Art School, and in 1940 became the director and chief artist at the Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature. In the 1930s and 1940s Akhundov worked primarily in graphic design, particularly book illustration. From 1937 onwards he worked as a costume and stage designer for a number of Azerbaijani theaters, (most notably the Meshadi Azizbekov Azerbaijan State Drama Theater), as well as in film. During World War II he participated in so-called ‘’art-brigades’’, in which artists traveled to the war front to capture current events. At the end of the war Akhundov became the chief artist for ‘’Soviet Azerbaijan’’, made chiefly for Soviet citizens in Iranian Azerbaijan. In the late 1940s to mid-1960s Akhundov was the chief artist of the Azerbaijani pavilion at VDNKh, and was responsible for post-war reconstruction work. In 1952 Akhundov became one of the founders and editors of the satirical publication ‘’Kirpi’’ (‘’Hedgehog’’). The 1960s were a productive period for the artist, when he again returned to designing costumes for plays. Akhundov earned many awards during his lifetime, including the State Stalin Prize (awarded 1950) and the title ‘’People’s Artist of Azerbaijan’’ (1960). PROVENANCE INFORMATION This lot comes from the collection of Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
May. 31, 2017
ISMAIL HUSEIN AKHUNDOV (AZERBAIJANI 1907-1969)
Est: $300 - $500
ISMAIL HUSEIN AKHUNDOV (AZERBAIJANI 1907-1969) Designs for a Demonstration, mixed media on paper overall: 27.5 x 57.5 cm (14 3/4 x 22 5/8 in.) inscribed on verso PROVENANCE Collection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTES Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015) fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Feb. 11, 2017
AN ORIGINAL DESIGN FOR AZERBAIJANI POLITICAL POSTER, CIRCA 1940S
Est: $200 - $300
AKHUNDOV, ISMAIL GUSEIN OGLY (RUSSIAN 1907-19?), SSRI-de Bahar Bashlandy, circa 1940s, watercolor, ink, and pencil on thick paper, 44 x 32 cm (image size 20 x 21.5 cm), 7 1/4 x 12 1/2 in (image size 8 x 8 1/2 in), signed and titled in Azerbaijani on front, inscription on verso. PROVENANCE INFORMATION The current lot comes from the collection of the esteemed collector and art critic Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. Kholodkov acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout the decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 exhibition Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American istitutions. His unique selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Feb. 11, 2017
A POLITICAL CARICATURE BY AKHUNDOV, 1941
Est: $300 - $400
AKHUNDOV, ISMAIL GUSEIN OGLY (RUSSIAN 1907-19?), Fascists Suffocate from the Fire..., 1943, gouache on paper laid on cardboard, 67.5 x 43.5 cm (26 1/2 x 17 1/8 in), text in Azerbaijani and Russian. LOT NOTES Akhundov was a Soviet Avant-garde graphic and theater artist. Worked in polygraphy, book design. Major style: Constructivism. Was a member of October group with Vesnin brothers, Klutsis, Lissitzky, Meyerhold, Rodchenko, Stenberg brothers, Eisenstein. PROVENANCE INFORMATION The current lot comes from the collection of the esteemed collector and art critic Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. Kholodkov acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout the decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 exhibition Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American istitutions. His unique selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Feb. 11, 2017
A RUSSIAN DRAWING OF A FIGURE FROM THE BACK BY AKHUNDOV, CIRCA 1930
Est: $200 - $300
AKHUNDOV, ISMAIL GUSEIN OGLY (RUSSIAN 1907-19?), Figure of a Man, circa 1930s, gouache on paper, 31 x 18 cm (12 x 7 in). LOT NOTES Akhundov was a Soviet Avant-garde graphic and theater artist. Akhundov worked in polygraphy and book design. He was a member of October group with Vesnin brothers, Klutsis, Lissitzky, Meyerhold, Rodchenko, Stenberg brothers, Eisenstein. PROVENANCE INFORMATION The current lot comes from the collection of the esteemed collector and art critic Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. Kholodkov acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout the decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 exhibition Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American istitutions. His unique selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Feb. 11, 2017
A RUSSIAN CONSTRUCTIVIST DRAWING BY AKHUNDOV, CIRCA 1930S
Est: $200 - $300
AKHUNDOV, ISMAIL GUSEIN OGLY (RUSSIAN 1907-19?), Industrial View, circa 1930s, gouache on paper, 37 x 26 cm (14 1/4 x 10 1/4 in). LOT NOTES Akhundov was a Soviet Avant-garde graphic and theater artist. Akhundov worked in polygraphy and book design. He was a member of October group with Vesnin brothers, Klutsis, Lissitzky, Meyerhold, Rodchenko, Stenberg brothers, Eisenstein. PROVENANCE INFORMATION The current lot comes from the collection of the esteemed collector and art critic Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. Kholodkov acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout the decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 exhibition Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American istitutions. His unique selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Aug. 20, 2016
AN ORIGINAL DESIGN FOR A POLITICAL POSTER BY AKHUNDOV, CIRCA 1940S
Est: $200 - $400
ISMAIL GUSEJN AKHUNDOV (AZERBAIJANI 1907-1969), A Demonstration, 1940s watercolor on paper, 13 x 14 1/4 in (33 x 36.3 cm) LOT NOTES Akhundov was a Soviet Avant-garde graphic and theater artist. He worked in polygraphy, book design and poster design. Major style of his works is the Constructivism. Akhundov was a member of October group with Vesnin brothers, Klutsis, Lissitzky, Meyerhold, Rodchenko, Stenberg brothers, Eisenstein.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Aug. 20, 2016
AN ORIGINAL DESIGN FOR WW2 POSTER BY AKHUNDOV, CIRCA 1940S
Est: $200 - $400
ISMAIL GUSEIN AKHUNDOV (AZERBAIJANI 1907-1969), Aslinda Bela. Tasvir Olunur, circa 1940s, watercolor and ink on paper, 8 5/8 x 8 5/8 (22 x22), inscription in Azerbaijani on front and verso LOT NOTES Akhundov was a Soviet Avant-garde graphic and theater artist. He worked in polygraphy, book design and poster design. Major style of his works is the Constructivism. Akhundov was a member of October group with Vesnin brothers, Klutsis, Lissitzky, Meyerhold, Rodchenko, Stenberg brothers, Eisenstein.
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