Nikolaj Nikolaevic Grigor'ev Sold at Auction Prices

Painter

See Artist Details

0 Lots

Sort By:

Categories

    Auction Date

    Seller

    Seller Location

    Price Range

    to
    • NIKOLAI GRIGORIEV, Red Army, c. 1940s
      Jan. 27, 2018

      NIKOLAI GRIGORIEV, Red Army, c. 1940s

      Est: $300 - $500

      GRIGORIEV NIKOLAI NIKOLAEVICH (RUSSIAN 1901-1979), [ March of the Red Army], c. 1940s, watercolor on paper, 37.5 x 54 cm (14 3/4 x 21 1/4 in.), attributed by Viktor Kholodkov. LOT NOTES Nikolai Grigoriev was a Russian (Soviet) painter and graphic artist best known for his landscapes. Born in Rzhev in 1901, he moved to Moscow to study at VKhUTEMAS (1921-1927). He first began exhibiting in 1926, and, in the same year, became a member of the "Krylo" group (an artist`s society formed in 1926 by followers of Aleksandr Osmerkin, one of the members of the "Jack of Diamonds" group — "Krylo" held one exhibition in 1927 and the following year its members were accepted en masse into OMKh). Grigoriev also exhibited with the "Makovets" group with Vasiliy Chekrygin and Pavel Florensky. 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
    • NIKOLAI GRIGORIEV, double-sided watercolor, 1930s
      Nov. 30, 2017

      NIKOLAI GRIGORIEV, double-sided watercolor, 1930s

      Est: $300 - $400

      GRIGORIEV NIKOLAI NIKOLAEVICH (RUSSIAN 1901-1979), recto: [At the Shore], c. 1930s, watercolor on paper, 33.3 x 27.4 cm (13 1/8 x 10 13/16 in.), signed lower right; verso: [Wintertime], c. 1930s, watercolor on paper, 27.4 x 33.3 cm (10 13/16 x 13 1/8 in.) LOT NOTES Nikolai Grigoriev was a Russian (Soviet) painter and graphic artist best known for his landscapes. Born in Rzhev in 1901, he moved to Moscow to study at VKhUTEMAS (1921-1927). He first began exhibiting in 1926, and, in the same year, became a member of the Krylo" group (an artist’s society formed in 1926 by followers of Aleksandr Osmerkin, one of the members of the "Jack of Diamonds" group — "Krylo" held one exhibition in 1927 and the following year its members were accepted en masse into OMKh). Grigoriev also exhibited with the "Makovets" group with Vasiliy Chekrygin and Pavel Florensky. 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
    • NIKOLAI NIKOLAEVICH GRIGORIEV (RUSSIAN 1901-1979)
      Oct. 18, 2017

      NIKOLAI NIKOLAEVICH GRIGORIEV (RUSSIAN 1901-1979)

      Est: $600 - $800

      NIKOLAI NIKOLAEVICH GRIGORIEV (RUSSIAN 1901-1979) At the Pier, c. 1950s watercolor on paper 42.5 x 55.5 cm (16 3/4 x 21 7/8 in.) signed and inscribed on verso PROVENANCE Collection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTES Nikolai Grigoriev was a Russian (Soviet) painter and graphic artist best known for his landscapes. Born in Rzhev in 1901, he moved to Moscow to study at VKhUTEMAS (1921-1927). He first began exhibiting in 1926, and, in the same year, became a member of the ÔÕKryloÕÕ group (an artistÕs society formed in 1926 by followers of Aleksandr Osmerkin, one of the members of the ÔÕJack of DiamondsÕÕ group. ÕKryloÕÕ held one exhibition in 1927 and the following year its members were accepted en masse into OMKh). Grigoriev also exhibited with the ÔÕMakovetsÕÕ group with Vasiliy Chekrygin and Pavel Florensky. 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
    • NIKOLAI NIKOLAEVICH GRIGORIEV (RUSSIAN 1901-1979)
      Oct. 18, 2017

      NIKOLAI NIKOLAEVICH GRIGORIEV (RUSSIAN 1901-1979)

      Est: $600 - $800

      NIKOLAI NIKOLAEVICH GRIGORIEV (RUSSIAN 1901-1979) On the Riverbank, c. 1950s watercolor on paper 28.1 x 53.9 cm (11 1/16 x 21 1/4 in.) signed on verso PROVENANCE Collection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTES Nikolai Grigoriev was a Russian (Soviet) painter and graphic artist best known for his landscapes. Born in Rzhev in 1901, he moved to Moscow to study at VKhUTEMAS (1921-1927). He first began exhibiting in 1926, and, in the same year, became a member of the ÔÕKryloÕÕ group (an artistÕs society formed in 1926 by followers of Aleksandr Osmerkin, one of the members of the ÔÕJack of DiamondsÕÕ group. ÕKryloÕÕ held one exhibition in 1927 and the following year its members were accepted en masse into OMKh). Grigoriev also exhibited with the ÔÕMakovetsÕÕ group with Vasiliy Chekrygin and Pavel Florensky. 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
    Lots Per Page:

    Popular Artists

    Devices

    Get Invaluable on Your Phone

    Download the app via text link to get instantly notified if you’re outbid and receive auction reminders so you never miss out!

    Bid On-the-Go!

    Download the Invaluable app and never miss an auction from your iOS or Android device.

    App Store badgeGoogle Play badge
    Invaluable Logo

    As the world's leading online auction marketplace, thousands of auction houses use Invaluable to deepen relationships with millions of clients around the world. Stay connected to the things you love with curated items and auctions sent to your inbox.

    You can unsubscribe at any time. View ourPrivacy Policy.

    © 1986-2024 Invaluable, LLC. and participating auction houses. All Rights Reserved.

    TermsSubscription AgreementPrivacy PolicyCopyrightGDPR InfoPrivacy ChoiceYour Privacy ChoicesSite Map