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      • VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-1989)
        Jan. 27, 2024

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-1989)

        Est: $200 - $300

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-1989) Costume Design for Gabrielle from the comic opera 'Le capitaine Roland', 1937 gouache on board 38 x 27.8 cm (14 9/16 x 10 15/16 in.); unframed inscribed upper left 'Female Hussar' and right 'Gabrielle', signed and dated lower right, with label on verso 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 Sakhnovsky was a Russian and Soviet artist known mainly for his works in theater: set design, costumes, and posters. Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential avant-garde theatre troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. Blue Blouse was a famous theater movement, the purpose of which was to convey political propaganda through choreography. This movement was extremely popular in the 1920s and many prominent authors, composers, producers, and artists made their contribution to the Blue Blouse movement, including such figures as N. Aseev, O. Brik, V. Mayakovsky, S. Tretyakov, I. Dunaevsky, et al. Sakhnovsky also created numerous playbills and posters for Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group's printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works. CONDITION The work is in good condition, minor surface grime, no other visible issues to report. 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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      • VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198?)
        Oct. 21, 2023

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198?)

        Est: $150 - $250

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198?) A pair of costume designs from the play "Conspiracy of the Doomed" by Yacov Yassa for "Teatr Gruppy Sovetskikh Voisk" v Germanii 1) The Cardinal gouache, lacquer and pencil on paper; mounted on paper 36.2 x 24.5 cm (14 1/4 x 9 5/8 in.) signed lower right 2) The Monk gouache, lacquer and pencil on paper; mounted on paper 37 x 25.5 cm (14 1/2 x 10 in.) signed lower right CONDITION The drawings are in fair age-appropriate condition, paper aging and staining, tears and pinholes to the corners. 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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      • RUSSIAN LANDSCAPE PAINTING BY VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY
        May. 14, 2022

        RUSSIAN LANDSCAPE PAINTING BY VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY

        Est: $100 - $150

        Vsevolod Sakhnovsky, Russian, 1903 to 1989, oil on board painting Desert Landscape, 1930. Signed and dated lower right. Vsevolod Vladimirovich Sakhnovsky participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential agitprop theatre troupe, mainly working on theatrical stage and costume designs. Sakhnovsky also created numerous playbills and posters for the Blue Blouse performances and extensively worked on designs of the group printed production. The lot comes from the collection of Viktor Kholodkov, a renowned art dealer and collector who devoted his life to collecting prominent works of Russian artists of the 20th century. Russian Paintings And Soviet Art Collectibles.

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      • RUSSIAN SOVIET PAINTING BY VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY
        May. 07, 2022

        RUSSIAN SOVIET PAINTING BY VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY

        Est: $100 - $150

        Vsevolod Sakhnovsky, Russian, 1903 to 1989, gouache, watercolor, and pencil on paper theatre costume design. Signed lower right. Vsevolod Vladimirovich Sakhnovsky participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential agitprop theatre troupe, mainly working on theatrical stage and costume designs. Sakhnovsky also created numerous playbills and posters for the Blue Blouse performances and extensively worked on designs of the group printed production. The lot comes from the collection of Viktor Kholodkov, a renowned art dealer and collector who devoted his life to collecting prominent works of Russian artists of the 20th century. Russian Soviet Art Theatre Paintings And Collectibles.

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      • Soviet Painting Vsevolod Sakhnovsky
        Dec. 08, 2019

        Soviet Painting Vsevolod Sakhnovsky

        Est: $100 - $200

        Antique Russian/Soviet Painting Mixed Media on Paper, Design for Theater Poster "The Robbers" by Vsevolod Vladimirovich Sakhnovsky 1903-1989. Provenance: Collection of Viktor Kholodkov 1948-2015. Sheet Size 8.75" x 13.5" Frame Size 16" x 20"

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      • VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-1989), Circus Acrobats, gouache drawing
        Sep. 29, 2019

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-1989), Circus Acrobats, gouache drawing

        Est: $500 - $700

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-1989) Circus Acrobats, gouache on paper 30 x 28.5 cm (11 3/4 x 11 1/4 in.) LOT INFORMATION Sakhnovsky was a Russian and Soviet artist known mainly for his works in theater: set design, costumes, and posters. Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential avant-garde theatre troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. "Blue Blouse" was a famous theater movement, the purpose of which was to convey political propaganda through choreography. This movement was extremely popular in the 1920`s and many prominent authors, composers, producers, and artists made their contribution to the Blue Blouse movement, including such figures as N. Aseev, O. Brik, V. Mayakovsky, S. Tretyakov, I. Dunaevsky, et al. Sakhnovsky also created numerous playbills and posters for Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works. 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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      • SEVENTEEN COSTUME DESIGNS BY VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-1989), mixed media drawing
        Sep. 29, 2019

        SEVENTEEN COSTUME DESIGNS BY VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-1989), mixed media drawing

        Est: $500 - $700

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-1989) A group of Seventeen Costume Designs for Lev Sheinin`s Play `In the Middle Ages`, 1951 gouache, watercolor, pencil and India ink on paper each 33 x 40 cm (13 x 15 3/4 in.) all signed with monogram and dated 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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      • VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN B.1903), Portrait of Gussar Officer, Mixed Media Drawing
        Jul. 13, 2019

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN B.1903), Portrait of Gussar Officer, Mixed Media Drawing

        Est: $400 - $600

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN B.1903) Gussar Officer, 1937 mixed media on board 37 x 28 cm (14 5/8 x 11 in.) signed and dated lower right SHIPPING FOR THIS ITEM ONLY, in the continental US, via USPS including insurance: $55 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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      • SAKHNOVSKY, Costume for Devushka-gusar, 1937
        Sep. 09, 2018

        SAKHNOVSKY, Costume for Devushka-gusar, 1937

        Est: $300 - $500

        SAKHNOVSKY VSEVOLOD VLADIMIROVICH (RUSSIAN 1903-1989), Costume for Devushka-gusar, 1937, gouache and pencil on wood, 37.4 x 28 cm (14 3/4 x 11 in), signed and dated lower right LOT NOTES Sakhnovsky was a Russian and Soviet artist known mainly for his works in theater: set design, costumes, and posters. Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential avant-garde theatre troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. ‘’Blue Blouse’’ was a famous theater movement, the purpose of which was to convey political propaganda through choreography. This movement was extremely popular in the 1920's and many prominent authors, composers, producers, and artists made their contribution to the Blue Blouse movement, including such figures as N. Aseev, O. Brik, V. Mayakovsky, S. Tretyakov, I. Dunaevsky, et al. Sakhnovsky also created numerous playbills and posters for Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group's printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works. 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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      • SAKHNOVSKY, Costume design, 1951
        Sep. 09, 2018

        SAKHNOVSKY, Costume design, 1951

        Est: $200 - $300

        SAKHNOVSKY VSEVOLOD VLADIMIROVICH (RUSSIAN 1903-1989), Costume for Khmara in the play Makar Dubrava, 1951, watercolor, pencil and varnish on thick paper, 52 x 29.5 cm (20 1/2 x 11 3/5 in.), signed and dated lower right LOT NOTES Sakhnovsky was a Russian and Soviet artist known mainly for his works in theater: set design, costumes, and posters. Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential avant-garde theatre troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. ‘’Blue Blouse’’ was a famous theater movement, the purpose of which was to convey political propaganda through choreography. This movement was extremely popular in the 1920's and many prominent authors, composers, producers, and artists made their contribution to the Blue Blouse movement, including such figures as N. Aseev, O. Brik, V. Mayakovsky, S. Tretyakov, I. Dunaevsky, et al. Sakhnovsky also created numerous playbills and posters for Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group's printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works. 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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      • SAKHNOVSKY, 6 costume designs for “Simple Hearts”, 1940
        Jan. 27, 2018

        SAKHNOVSKY, 6 costume designs for “Simple Hearts”, 1940

        Est: $300 - $500

        SAKHNOVSKY VSEVOLOD VLADIMIROVICH (RUSSIAN 1903-1989), 6 costume designs for the performance “Simple Hearts” in the Theater of the Navy, 1940, comprising: 1. Natasha, gouache on thick paper, 58 x 32 cm (22 6/7 x 12 3/5 in.), signed and dated lower right 2. Zhora, gouache and pencil on thick paper, 59 x 36 cm (23 1/4 x 14 1/5 in.), signed and lower right 3. Dymchenko, gouache and pencil on thick paper, 56 x 35 cm (22 x 13 3/4 in.), signed lower right, dated lower left 4. Barabulka, gouache and pencil on thick paper, 59 x 36 cm (23 1/4 x 14 1/5 in.), signed and dated lower right 5. Old man, gouache and pencil on thick paper, 59 x 36 cm (23 1/4 x 14 1/5 in.), signed and dated lower right 6. Odinsov, gouache and pencil on thick paper, 59 x 36 cm (23 1/4 x 14 1/5 in.), signed and dated lower right LOT NOTES Sakhnovsky was a Russian and Soviet artist known mainly for his works in theater: set design, costumes, and posters. Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential avant-garde theatre troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. ‘’Blue Blouse’’ was a famous theater movement, the purpose of which was to convey political propaganda through choreography. This movement was extremely popular in the 1920`s and many prominent authors, composers, producers, and artists made their contribution to the Blue Blouse movement, including such figures as N. Aseev, O. Brik, V. Mayakovsky, S. Tretyakov, I. Dunaevsky, et al. Sakhnovsky also created numerous playbills and posters for Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works. 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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      • SAKHNOVSKY, pair of costume designs, 1958
        Jan. 27, 2018

        SAKHNOVSKY, pair of costume designs, 1958

        Est: $350 - $500

        SAKHNOVSKY VSEVOLOD VLADIMIROVICH (RUSSIAN 1903-1989), pair of costume designs for "Cinderella". comprising: 1. Gavot, 1958, pencil and watercolor on thick paper matted on paper, full sheet measuring 41.6 x 29.5 cm (16 3/8 x 11 5/8 in.); image size 25 x 19 cm (9 13/16 x 7 1/2 in.), inscribed, dated and signed V. Sakhnovsky in pen lower right. Pencil sketch on verso. 2. [Nobleman], 1958, pencil and watercolor on thick paper matted on paper, full sheet measuring 41.6 x 29.5 cm (16 3/8 x 11 5/8 in.); drawing measuring 25 x 19 cm (9 13/16 x 7 1/2 in.), inscribed, dated and signed V. Sakhnovsky in pen lower right. Pencil sketch on verso. LOT NOTES Sakhnovsky was a Russian and Soviet artist known mainly for his works in theater: set design, costumes, and posters. Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential avant-garde theatre troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. "Blue Blouse" was a famous theater movement, the purpose of which was to convey political propaganda through choreography. This movement was extremely popular in the 1920`s and many prominent authors, composers, producers, and artists made their contribution to the Blue Blouse movement, including such figures as N. Aseev, O. Brik, V. Mayakovsky, S. Tretyakov, I. Dunaevsky, et al. Sakhnovsky also created numerous playbills and posters for Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called "Small Forms", to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works. 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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      • SAKHNOVSKY, 20 original costume designs, 1941
        Jan. 27, 2018

        SAKHNOVSKY, 20 original costume designs, 1941

        Est: $500 - $700

        SAKHNOVSKY VSEVOLOD VLADIMIROVICH (RUSSIAN 1903-1989), 20 costume designs for the performance “The Night of Mistakes” in the Central Theater of the Soviet Army, 1941, gouache and pencil on thick paper, almost all measuring 60 x 42 cm (23 3/5 x 16 1/2 in.), some signed and dated lower right LOT NOTES Sakhnovsky was a Russian and Soviet artist known mainly for his works in theater: set design, costumes, and posters. Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential avant-garde theatre troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. ‘’Blue Blouse’’ was a famous theater movement, the purpose of which was to convey political propaganda through choreography. This movement was extremely popular in the 1920`s and many prominent authors, composers, producers, and artists made their contribution to the Blue Blouse movement, including such figures as N. Aseev, O. Brik, V. Mayakovsky, S. Tretyakov, I. Dunaevsky, et al. Sakhnovsky also created numerous playbills and posters for Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works. 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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      • SAKHNOVSKY, pair of costume designs c. 1940
        Jan. 27, 2018

        SAKHNOVSKY, pair of costume designs c. 1940

        Est: $250 - $350

        SAKHNOVSKY VSEVOLOD VLADIMIROVICH (RUSSIAN 1903-1989), Pair of costume designs, comprising: 1. Angelo, c. 1940, gouache on thick paper, 58.5 x 38 cm (23 x 15 in.) 2. [ Lady], c. 1940, gouache and pencil on thick paper, matted, 50 x 34.5 cm (19 2/3 x 13 3/5 in.) LOT NOTES Sakhnovsky was a Russian and Soviet artist known mainly for his works in theater: set design, costumes, and posters. Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential avant-garde theatre troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. ‘’Blue Blouse’’ was a famous theater movement, the purpose of which was to convey political propaganda through choreography. This movement was extremely popular in the 1920`s and many prominent authors, composers, producers, and artists made their contribution to the Blue Blouse movement, including such figures as N. Aseev, O. Brik, V. Mayakovsky, S. Tretyakov, I. Dunaevsky, et al. Sakhnovsky also created numerous playbills and posters for Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works. 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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      • SAKHNOVSKY, Pervaya konnaya, c. 1930s
        Jan. 27, 2018

        SAKHNOVSKY, Pervaya konnaya, c. 1930s

        Est: $250 - $350

        SAKHNOVSKY VSEVOLOD VLADIMIROVICH (RUSSIAN 1903-1989), PERVAYA KONNAYA [The First Cavalry], c. 1930s, gouache and pencil on paper, full sheet measuring 20 x 20 cm (7 7/8 x 8 in.), image size 15 x 11.5 cm (6 x 4 1/2 in.) LOT NOTES Sakhnovsky was a Russian and Soviet artist known mainly for his works in theater: set design, costumes, and posters. Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential avant-garde theatre troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. "Blue Blouse" was a famous theater movement, the purpose of which was to convey political propaganda through choreography. This movement was extremely popular in the 1920`s and many prominent authors, composers, producers, and artists made their contribution to the Blue Blouse movement, including such figures as N. Aseev, O. Brik, V. Mayakovsky, S. Tretyakov, I. Dunaevsky, et al. Sakhnovsky also created numerous playbills and posters for Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called "Small Forms", to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works. PROVENANCE INFORMATION This work was acquired from the artist`s estate by 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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      • AN ORIGINAL POSTER DESIGN BY SAKHNOVSKY
        Nov. 30, 2017

        AN ORIGINAL POSTER DESIGN BY SAKHNOVSKY

        Est: $250 - $350

        SAKHNOVSKY VSEVOLOD VLADIMIROVICH (RUSSIAN 1903-1989), Razboiniki [The Robbers], c. 1950s, gouache and graphite pencil on thick paper, sheet size 28.7 x 38.5 cm (11 5/16 x 15 3/16), image size 22.5 x 34.5 cm (8 7/8 x 13 9/16 in.) Razboiniki [The Robbers], a play by Friedrich Schiller, staged at the Moscow Literary Dramatic Theatre, directors: K. Vakhterov and A. Belyaev, artist: Vsevolod Sakhnovsky, composer: Yu. Dobrusin. LOT NOTES Sakhnovsky was a Russian (Soviet) artist known mainly for his works in theater: set design, costumes, and posters. Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential avant-garde theatre troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. ‘’Blue Blouse’’ was a famous theater movement, the purpose of which was to convey political propaganda through choreography. This movement was extremely popular in the 1920`s and many prominent authors, composers, producers, and artists made their contribution to the Blue Blouse movement, including such figures as N. Aseev, O. Brik, V. Mayakovsky, S. Tretyakov, I. Dunaevsky, et al. Sakhnovsky also created numerous playbills and posters for Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works. 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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      • SAKHNOVSKY, four original costume designs
        Nov. 30, 2017

        SAKHNOVSKY, four original costume designs

        Est: $300 - $500

        SAKHNOVSKY VSEVOLOD VLADIMIROVICH (RUSSIAN 1903-1989), comprising: 1. K. Sendzovokin (?) for the play Le Capitaine Rolande, Moscow, 1937, gouache on panel, 37.4 x 27.9 cm (14 3/4 x 11 in.), inscribed upper left and right, signed and dated lower right; includes a cardboard backing with label from the Moscow Union of artists 2. Koldobin, 1930, 31.9 x 22.3 cm (12 9/16 x 8 3/4 in.), inscribed lower right as well as on verso, signed and dated lower right 3. Steban from the film Plot of the Doomed, Moscow, 1950, watercolor, gouache, and pencil on thick paper matted on paper, 39 x 28 cm (15 3/8 x 11 in.), initialed and dated lower right, inscribed throughout 4. [Hooligan], 1960, gouache on thick paper, 30.1 x 23 cm (11 7/8 x 9 1/16 in.), initialed and dated lower right LOT NOTES Sakhnovsky was a Russian and Soviet artist known mainly for his works in theater: set design, costumes, and posters. Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential avant-garde theatre troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. ‘’Blue Blouse’’ was a famous theater movement, the purpose of which was to convey political propaganda through choreography. This movement was extremely popular in the 1920`s and many prominent authors, composers, producers, and artists made their contribution to the Blue Blouse movement, including such figures as N. Aseev, O. Brik, V. Mayakovsky, S. Tretyakov, I. Dunaevsky, et al. Sakhnovsky also created numerous playbills and posters for Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works. 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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      • SAKHNOVSKY, seven costume designs c. 1930s
        Nov. 30, 2017

        SAKHNOVSKY, seven costume designs c. 1930s

        Est: $300 - $400

        SAKHNOVSKY VSEVOLOD VLADIMIROVICH (RUSSIAN 1903-1989), comprising: 1. Polyakov, c. 1930s, gouache and oil (?) on thick paper, 38.1 x 25.4 cm (15 x 10 in.), artist`s inscriptions lower right 2. Khvostovertov, 1930, watercolor and ink on thick paper, 31.9 x 22.3 cm (12 9/16 x 8 3/4 in.), signed, dated, and inscribed lower right 3. Gadin, 1930, watercolor and ink on thick paper, 31.9 x 22.3 cm (12 9/16 x 8 3/4 in.), signed, dated, and inscribed lower right 4. Tov[arisch] Chugunov, watercolor and ink on thick paper, 31.9 x 22.3 cm (12 9/16 x 8 3/4 in.), signed and dated lower right, inscribed on verso 5. Engineer, c. 1930s, pencil and gouache on thick paper, 32 x 21.7 cm (12 5/8 x 8 9/16 in.), inscribed Donskoi on verso and accompanied with a brief sketch 6. [Art students], c. 1930s, watercolor and color pencil on thick paper, 34 x 21.5 cm (13 3/8 x 8 7/16 in.) 7. [Gentleman], 1933, gouache on paper, 36.2 x 24.1 cm (14 1/4 x 9 1/2 in), signed and dated lower right LOT NOTES Sakhnovsky was a Russian and Soviet artist known mainly for his works in theater: set design, costumes, and posters. Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential avant-garde theatre troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. ‘’Blue Blouse’’ was a famous theater movement, the purpose of which was to convey political propaganda through choreography. This movement was extremely popular in the 1920`s and many prominent authors, composers, producers, and artists made their contribution to the Blue Blouse movement, including such figures as N. Aseev, O. Brik, V. Mayakovsky, S. Tretyakov, I. Dunaevsky, et al. Sakhnovsky also created numerous playbills and posters for Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works. 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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      • SAKHNOVSKY, Circus Acrobats, 1950s
        Nov. 30, 2017

        SAKHNOVSKY, Circus Acrobats, 1950s

        Est: $500 - $700

        SAKHNOVSKY VSEVOLOD VLADIMIROVICH (RUSSIAN 1903-1989), [Circus Acrobats], c. 1950s, gouache on paper matted on thick paper, sheet size 31 x 28.5 cm (diameter 20.3 cm), 11 13/16 x 11 1/4 in (diameter 8 in). LOT NOTES Sakhnovsky was a Russian and Soviet artist known mainly for his works in theater: set design, costumes, and posters. Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential avant-garde theatre troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. ‘’Blue Blouse’’ was a famous theater movement, the purpose of which was to convey political propaganda through choreography. This movement was extremely popular in the 1920`s and many prominent authors, composers, producers, and artists made their contribution to the Blue Blouse movement, including such figures as N. Aseev, O. Brik, V. Mayakovsky, S. Tretyakov, I. Dunaevsky, et al. Sakhnovsky also created numerous playbills and posters for Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works. 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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      • VSEVOLOD VLADIMIROVICH SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-1989)
        Oct. 18, 2017

        VSEVOLOD VLADIMIROVICH SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-1989)

        Est: $500 - $700

        VSEVOLOD VLADIMIROVICH SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-1989) Costume Design for Gabrielle from the comic opera "Le capitaine Roland", 1937 gouache on board 38 x 27.8 cm (14 9/16 x 10 15/16 in.) inscribed upper left and right, signed and dated lower right, with label on verso PROVENANCE Collection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTES Sakhnovsky was a Russian and Soviet artist known mainly for his works in theater: set design, costumes, and posters. Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential avant-garde theatre troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. ÔÕBlue BlouseÕÕ was a famous theater movement, the purpose of which was to convey political propaganda through choreography. This movement was extremely popular in the 1920`s and many prominent authors, composers, producers, and artists made their contribution to the Blue Blouse movement, including such figures as N. Aseev, O. Brik, V. Mayakovsky, S. Tretyakov, I. Dunaevsky, et al. Sakhnovsky also created numerous playbills and posters for Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works. 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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      • VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKIY (RUSSIAN 1903-198?)
        May. 31, 2017

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKIY (RUSSIAN 1903-198?)

        Est: $300 - $400

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKIY (RUSSIAN 1903-198?) Stage Design, oil on paper 36 x 56 cm (14 1/8 x 22 in.) inscribed on verso PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the family of the artist by Abram Chudnovskiy Collection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTES Vsevolod Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential agitprop thatre troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. He also created numerous playbills and posters for the Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works. This painting is 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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      • A GROUP OF THREE STAGE DESIGNS BY SAKHNOVSKY, 1955
        Feb. 11, 2017

        A GROUP OF THREE STAGE DESIGNS BY SAKHNOVSKY, 1955

        Est: $400 - $500

        SAKHNOVSKY, VSEVOLOD (RUSSIAN 1903-198-?), Belugin's Wedding. Act I,II-III, IV,-V. 1955, watercolor and pencil on paper, 23 x 48.5 cm. each, (9 x 19 1/8 in. each), signed and dated lower left, titled upper left. 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.

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      • AN ORIGINAL POSTER DESIGN FOR A RUSSIAN PLAY BY SAKHNOVSKY, CIRCA 1960S
        Feb. 11, 2017

        AN ORIGINAL POSTER DESIGN FOR A RUSSIAN PLAY BY SAKHNOVSKY, CIRCA 1960S

        Est: $200 - $300

        SAKHNOVSKY, VSEVOLOD (RUSSIAN 1903-198-?), poster design for the play Two Stubborns, circa 1960s, watercolor on paper, 42 x 30 cm (16 1/2 x 12 in). LOT NOTES Vsevolod Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential agitprop theater troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. He also created numerous playbills and posters for the Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works. This poster design was made for a play Two Stubborns that was shown in Yermolova Theatrethat was founded by graduates of the Maly Theatre studio in 1925, and named after the great Russian actress Maria Yermolova. 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.

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      • A THEATER COSTUME DESIGN BY SAKHNOVSKY, 1940
        Feb. 11, 2017

        A THEATER COSTUME DESIGN BY SAKHNOVSKY, 1940

        Est: $300 - $400

        SAKHNOVSKY, VSEVOLOD (RUSSIAN 1903-198-?), Gart, 1940, pencil, gouache on paper, 59 x 36 cm (23 x 14 in), signed and dated lower right. LOT NOTES Vsevolod Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential agitprop theater troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. He also created numerous playbills and posters for the Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works. 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.

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      • A THEATER COSTUME DESIGN BY SAKHNOVSKY, 1940
        Feb. 11, 2017

        A THEATER COSTUME DESIGN BY SAKHNOVSKY, 1940

        Est: $300 - $400

        SAKHNOVSKY, VSEVOLOD (RUSSIAN 1903-198-?), Natasha-Violeta, 1940, pencil, gouache on paper, 59 x 36 cm (23 x 14 in), signed and dated lower right. LOT NOTES Vsevolod Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential agitprop theater troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. He also created numerous playbills and posters for the Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works. 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.

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      • A THEATER COSTUME DESIGN BY SAKHNOVSKY, 1937
        Feb. 11, 2017

        A THEATER COSTUME DESIGN BY SAKHNOVSKY, 1937

        Est: $300 - $400

        SAKHNOVSKY, VSEVOLOD (RUSSIAN 1903-198-?), Hussar Girl, 1937, gouache, pencil on board, 37 x 28 cm (14 1/2 x 11 in), signed and dated lower left. LOT NOTES Vsevolod Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential agitprop theater troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. He also created numerous playbills and posters for the Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works. 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.

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      • VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198?)
        Dec. 10, 2016

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198?)

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198?) A group of seventeen costume designs for Lev Sheinin`s play `In the Middle Ages`, 1951 gouache, watercolor, pencil and India ink on paper each 39.5 x 33 cm (15 5/8 x 13 in.) all signed with monogram and dated

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      • A RUSSIAN STAGE DESIGN BY SAKHNOVSKY, 1930
        Oct. 30, 2016

        A RUSSIAN STAGE DESIGN BY SAKHNOVSKY, 1930

        Est: $300 - $400

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198-?) Fekla, 1930, gouache on paper, 12 1/2 x 8 1/2 in (32 x 22 cm), signed and dated lower right LOT NOTES Vsevolod Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential agitprop theater troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. He also created numerous playbills and posters for the Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works.

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      • A THEATRE COSTUME DESIGN BY SAKHNOVSKY, 1932
        Oct. 30, 2016

        A THEATRE COSTUME DESIGN BY SAKHNOVSKY, 1932

        Est: $300 - $400

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY(RUSSIAN 1903-198-?) Costume Design, 1932, gouache and pencil on paper, 12 x 7 1/2 in (30 x 19 cm), signed and dated lower right. LOT NOTES Vsevolod Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential agitprop theater troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. He also created numerous playbills and posters for the Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works.

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      • A THEATRE COSTUME DESIGN BY SAKHNOVSKY, CIRCA 1930S
        Oct. 30, 2016

        A THEATRE COSTUME DESIGN BY SAKHNOVSKY, CIRCA 1930S

        Est: $400 - $500

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198-?) A Factory Girl, circa 1930, gouache, ink and pencil on paper, 16 1/2 x 12 in (42 x 30 cm). PROVENANCE Artist's family LOT NOTES Vsevolod Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential agitprop theater troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. He also created numerous playbills and posters for the Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works.

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      • A RUSSIAN THEATER COSTUME DESIGN BY SAKHNOVSKY, 1937
        Oct. 30, 2016

        A RUSSIAN THEATER COSTUME DESIGN BY SAKHNOVSKY, 1937

        Est: $300 - $400

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198-?) Lora, A girl and a Hussar, 1937, gouache, pencil on board, 14 1/2 x 11 in (37 x 28 cm), signed and dated lower right. LOT NOTES Vsevolod Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential agitprop theater troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. He also created numerous playbills and posters for the Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works.

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      • AN ORIGINAL DESIGN FOR THE PERFOMANCE OF ORATORIO BY SAKHNOVSKY, 1932
        Oct. 30, 2016

        AN ORIGINAL DESIGN FOR THE PERFOMANCE OF ORATORIO BY SAKHNOVSKY, 1932

        Est: $400 - $500

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198-?) Not a single inch of foreign land, 1932, gouache on paper, 11 1/2 x 18 1/2 in (29 x 48 cm), signed and dated lower right. LOT NOTES Vsevolod Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential agitprop theater troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. He also created numerous playbills and posters for the Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works.

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      • A RUSSIAN ABSTRACT DRAWING BY SAKHNOVSKY, CIRCA 1940S
        Oct. 30, 2016

        A RUSSIAN ABSTRACT DRAWING BY SAKHNOVSKY, CIRCA 1940S

        Est: $300 - $400

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-?) Ghosts, circa 1940s, watercolor and gouache on paper, 16 x 12 in (41 x 31 cm) LOT NOTES Vsevolod Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential agitprop theater troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. He also created numerous playbills and posters for the Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works.

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      • A THEATER COSTUME DESIGN BY SAKHNOVSKY, 1946
        Oct. 30, 2016

        A THEATER COSTUME DESIGN BY SAKHNOVSKY, 1946

        Est: $400 - $500

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198-?) Dzhihan, 1946, gouache, pencil on paper, 16 1/2 x 12 in (42 x 30 cm), signed and dated lower right, titled bottom right LOT NOTES Vsevolod Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential agitprop theater troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. He also created numerous playbills and posters for the Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works.

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      • VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198?)
        Sep. 17, 2016

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198?)

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198?) A group of five costume designs from the play "Conspiracy of the Doomed" by Yacov Yassa for "Teatr Gruppy Sovetskikh Voisk" v Germanii, 1950, a) The Cardinal gouache, lacquer and pencil on paper; mounted on paper 36.2 x 24.5 cm (14 1/4 x 9 5/8 in.) signed lower right b) The Monk gouache, lacquer and pencil on paper; mounted on paper 37 x 25.5 cm (14 1/2 x 10 in.) signed lower right c) Mina gouache, lacquer and pencil on paper 38.5 x 26 cm (15 1/8 x 10 1 1/4in.) d) Fimus gouache, lacquer and pencil on paper; mounted on paper 37 x 25.5 cm (14 1/2 x 10 in.) signed and dated lower right.) e) Kosta Varra gouache, lacquer and pencil on paper 38.5 x 26 cm (15 1/8 x 10 1 1/4in.) THIS LOT IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE.

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      • VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198?)
        Sep. 17, 2016

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198?)

        Est: $700 - $900

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198?) A group of six drawings of circus characters, a) The Hippie. Clowns` Entree gouache, marker and pencil on paper 45.5 x 32 cm (17 7/8 x 12 5/8 in.) signed lower right b) The Circus Jester gouache, marker and pencil on paper 44.5 x 32.5 cm (17 1/2 x 12 7/8 in.) signed lower right c) A Clown in a Red Hat gouache, marker, India ink and pencil on paper 42.5 x 30.3 cm (16 3/4 x 12 in.) d) A Clown in Striped Pants gouache and pencil on paper 42 x 30 cm (16 1/2 x 11 7/8 in.) e) A Clown in a Green Hat gouache and pencil on paper 42 x 30 cm (16 1/2 x 11 7/8 in.) f) A Clown and a Dog gouache and pencil on paper diameter: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.) THIS LOT IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE.

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      • A DRAWING OF A DRUNK GENTLEMAN BY SAKHNOVSKY, 1935
        Aug. 20, 2016

        A DRAWING OF A DRUNK GENTLEMAN BY SAKHNOVSKY, 1935

        Est: $100 - $200

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903 - 198-?), A Gentleman Enjoying His Drink, 1935, watercolor on paper, 12 x 17 in (30.3 x 43.5 cm), signed and dated lower right LOT NOTES Vsevolod Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential agitprop theater troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. He also created numerous playbills and posters for the Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works .

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      • A THEATER COSTUME DESIGN BY SAKHNOVSKY, 1946
        Aug. 20, 2016

        A THEATER COSTUME DESIGN BY SAKHNOVSKY, 1946

        Est: $100 - $200

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903 - 198-?), Suleiman, 1946, gouache on paper, 11 5/8 x 16 1/4 in (29.6 x 41.5 cm), signed and dated lower right, titled upper left LOT NOTES Vsevolod Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential agitprop theater troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. He also created numerous playbills and posters for the Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works .

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      • A THEATER DESIGN DRAWING OF SULTANBEK BY SAKHNOVSKY. 1946
        Aug. 20, 2016

        A THEATER DESIGN DRAWING OF SULTANBEK BY SAKHNOVSKY. 1946

        Est: $100 - $200

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198-?), Sultan Bek, 1946, gouache on paper, 11 1/4 x16 in (28.5 x 40.8 cm), signed and dated lower right, titled upper left LOT NOTES Vsevolod Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential agitprop theater troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. He also created numerous playbills and posters for the Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works .

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      • A GROUP OF THREE GOUACHES BY VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198?)
        May. 21, 2016

        A GROUP OF THREE GOUACHES BY VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198?)

        Est: $500 - $700

        A GROUP OF THREE GOUACHES BY VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198?) Circus, circa 1950s gouache and pencil on paper each 19.5 cm (7 5/8 in.) in diameter LOT NOTES Vsevolod Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential agitprop thatre troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. He also created numerous playbills and posters for the Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works . THIS LOT IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE.

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      • VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198-?)
        May. 21, 2016

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198-?)

        Est: $500 - $700

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198-?) Music Hall Circus, 1931 gouache on paper glued down on cardboard 32 x 19 cm (12 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.) signed and dated lower right LOT NOTES Vsevolod Sakhnovsky actively participated in the Blue Blouse, an influential agitprop thatre troupe. He mainly worked on theatrical stage and costume designs. He also created numerous playbills and posters for the Blue Blouse performances, and extensively worked on designs of group`s printed production. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar magazine called Small Forms, to which Sakhnovsky contributed many of his works . THIS LOT IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE.

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      • VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903 - 198-?)
        Mar. 12, 2016

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903 - 198-?)

        Est: $500 - $700

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903 - 198-?) Costume Design for Blue Blouse, 1929 mixed media on paper 34 x 25 cm (13 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.) [sight] signed and dated lower right LOT NOTES Vsevolod Sakhnovsky actively participated in Blue Blouse. He designed sets and costumes for theaters. In addition, he made a substantial contribution in graphic design to this movement by creating playbills for the Blue Blouse as well as a multitude of illustrations for the Blue Blouse magazines. Sakhnovsky also participated in designing posters for Blue Blouse performances. When the Blue Blouse publications were discontinued, they were replaced by a similar serial called Small Forms. Sakhnovsky was closely associated with this publication. Besides his work in theaters, Sakhnovsky successfully worked in such genres as Circus, Music Hall, and poster design. THIS LOT IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE.

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      • VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN B1903), "Theater
        Nov. 22, 2009

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN B1903), "Theater

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN B1903), "Theater Costume," 1930s; gouache, watercolor and pencil on paper, 30.5 x 22 cm (12 x 8 5/8 in.), initialed lower right. Vsevolod Sakhnovsky worked for the "Blue Blouse," an influential agitprop theater collective of the early Soviet Union.

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