Simkha Simkhovitch Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Simkha Simkhovitch Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 26, 2024
SIMKA SIMKHOVITCH - PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN IN RED
Est: $300 - $500
Lot 89 Simka Simkhovitch Russian (1893-1949) Portrait of a Woman in Red oil on canvas 29 x 21 inches frame dimensions: 32 1/2 x 24 1/2, wood frame Provenance: Doyle Auctions, New York, NY
Capsule Gallery Auction
Aug. 18, 2024
Simka Simkhovitch (Russian 1893-1949) Oil on Canvas- Still Life with Lemon 1930
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Simka Simkhovitch (Russian 1893-1949) oil on canvas- Still Life with Lemon, 1930. The paintint depicts a tazza filled with a banana, grapes, an orange, and an apple. One blue and white porcelain pitcher with a lemon on a dining table. Artist signed to the lower right. A Taylor Graham Gallery label to the reverse. Measurements: Approx. Canvas: 15.25 inches x 24 inches Domestic Shipping: $75
Taylor & Harris
Aug. 05, 2024
Simka Simkhovitch (Russian, 1893-1949) Still Life w/ Guitar Painting HOLIDAY, 1936
Est: $300 - $600
Still life with guitar oil painting, signed and dated by the artist, Simka Simkhovitch, 1936 (lower left). Additionally signed and titled in pencil on stretcher. Title: HOLIDAY, by S.Simkhovitch. Framed oil on canvas. Dimensions: Framed: 32 7/8 inches x 25 3/8 inches, canvas: 26 1/4 inches x 19 inches. Condition: good original framed estate condition, no repairs noted. Provenance: private estate.
Kensington Estate Auctions
Jul. 07, 2024
Simka Simkhovitch (NY,CT,Russia,1893-1949) oil painting
Est: $2,100 - $2,700
ARTIST: Simka Simkhovitch (New York, Connecticut, Russian, 1893 - 1949) NAME: The Ballet Dancer (titled on stretcher) YEAR: 1942 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Missing a few flakes of paint. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 30 x 25 inches / 76 x 63 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right and on stretcher CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121397 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Simka Simkhovitch was born in Petrograd, Ukraine, on May 21, 1893. He studied art at the Odessa Art School from age 15 to 20, then continued his education at the Royal Academy of St. Petersburg. His talent was so highly regarded that, upon graduation in 1918, he was selected by the students to teach drawing and painting at the Royal Academy. During his time in Russia he won an award from the new Soviet government for a painting on a revolutionary theme. His works are to this day included in two museums in Petrograd. The reasons for his emigration to the United States in 1924 are unclear, but he arrived in New York that year, barely able to speak a word of English. He started to earn his living by working as an illustrator for the Hollywood film writer, Ernest Pascal. His work impressed Pascal who introduced him to gallery owner, Marie Sterner, who immediately bought two of his paintings and exhibited his paintings at her gallery.Commissions soon followed. His work was exhibited at many museums and galleries and sought by collectors. Simkhovitch's paintings were consistently praised by critics in the United States throughout his short American career. There were times when Simkhovitch, still trying to adjust to a new land and a new life, felt isolated. Island Beach Ferry shows a group of people, each seemingly absorbed in her own thoughts. "He was a thoughtful man, not quick to express an opinion until he felt he had grasped all its dimensions and implications. This quality and sense of organization are seen in all his work." Due to his early death and as a result of his thoughtful, deliberate style, his output was limited. In a review by Town and Country in December, 1940, the critic stated, "His group pictures have a quality; they are well organized without reminding you of the figure-compositions class; they are straight and life-like without delving into the folky genre which America seems to feel is the answer to Grant Wood."During an interview in 1941, Simkhovitch explained how he reconciled his Russian training with his American environment. "My methods have not changed... though naturally my environment has changed me...My painting has become brighter in the use of colors, more cheerful in subject matter, and lighter in execution... To my students I emphasize the American scene as it presents itself in daily life."In the 1930's Simkhovitch moved to Connecticut with his wife, the model Elsa Fornel, and their three daughters. In February, 1949 they purchased a home in Milford, Connecticut with a barn, which was to be his studio. While moving them in, he became critically ill with pneumonia. He died two weeks later, on February 25, 1949, without ever having slept in their new home.The Greenwich Time reviewed Island Beach Ferry on December 5, 1940. "...The figures are beautifully highlighted by light reflected from Long Island Sound and a welcome sea breeze moves softly through the picture."Simkhovitch's works can be found in Petrograd museums; at the Krakow Museum in Poland; the Whitney Museum in New York; the Worcester Art Museum; and others.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jun. 18, 2024
**Simka Simkhovitch 1885-1949 (Russian/American) Women dancing oil on canvas
Est: $3,800 - $4,500
Simka Simkhovitch 1885-1949 (Russian/American) Women dancing oil on canvas h:68.50 w: 58 cm. signed lower right Provenance: From a New Jersey Collector Other Notes: ** by a lot number indicates an item that arrived from outside Israel and is subjected to the Israeli tax laws meaning an 17% value added tax on the purchase price and the buyer's commission when released in Israel. Location: Israel. For estimated delivery time please contact us. Condition report available upon request.
Matsart Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 19, 2024
Simka Simkhovitch "Mural Study Justice" Watercolor
Est: $300 - $500
Simka Simkhovitch (Russian/American, 1893-1949), "Mural Study, Justice", Watercolor on Paper, apparently unsigned, with Taylor Graham Gallery label to verso, giltwood frame. Image: 6" H x 4" W; frame: 12.5" H x 10" W. Provenance: From an Upper East Side Collection. Estate of the artist and subsequently family descent. Keywords: Painting, Works on Paper, Sketch, Figural, Women, Gestural, Figures, Modern Art
Auctions at Showplace
May. 19, 2024
Simka Simkhovitch "Woman in Green" Watercolor
Est: $400 - $600
Simka Simkhovitch (Russian/American, 1893-1949), "Woman in Green", Watercolor on Paper, Taylor Graham Gallery label to verso, giltwood frame. Image: 5" H x 4" W; frame: 10" H x 8" W. Provenance: From an Upper East Side Collection. Estate of the artist and subsequently family descent. Keywords: Painting, Romanticism, Portrait, Portraiture, Works on Paper, Modern Art
Auctions at Showplace
May. 19, 2024
Simka Simkhovitch "Woman Combing Her Hair 2" 1935
Est: $400 - $600
Simka Simkhovitch (Russian/American, 1893-1949), "Woman Combing Her Hair 2", Graphite on Paper, circa 1935, Taylor Graham Gallery label to verso, giltwood frame. Image: 5" H X 4" W; frame: 10" H x 8" W. Provenance: From an Upper East Side Collection. Estate of the artist and subsequently family descent. Keywords: Drawing, Works on Paper, Portrait, Realism, Female Nude, Modern Art
Auctions at Showplace
May. 19, 2024
Simka Simkhovitch "Flowers" Oil on Canvas, 1939
Est: $600 - $800
Simka Simkhovitch (Russian/American, 1893-1949), "Flowers", Oil on Canvas, 1939, signed lower right and marked to verso with title and date, giltwood frame. Image: 19.5" H x 15" W; frame: 28" H x 23.5" W. Provenance: From an Upper East Side Collection. Estate of the artist and subsequently family descent. Keywords: Painting, Still Life scene, Study, Pitcher, Roses, Gestural, Modern Art
Auctions at Showplace
May. 07, 2024
Simka Simkhovitch, Women Bathing
Est: $100 - $200
Simka Simkhovitch (Russian, 1893-1949), lithograph on paper depicting two women bathing at the edge of a river, signed in pencil l.r., 13 3/4" x 8 1/2" image size, 20 1/2" x 14 1/2" framed.
Old Kinderhook Auction Company
Apr. 27, 2024
SIMKHA SIMKHOVITCH (RUSSIAN-AMERICAN 1893-1949)
Est: $400 - $600
SIMKHA SIMKHOVITCH (RUSSIAN-AMERICAN 1893-1949) Russian Soldiers, circa 1920 watercolor on paper 13 x 28 cm (5 1/8 x 11 in.) [sight] framed dimensions: 24 x 39 cm (9 1/2 x 15 3/8 in.) PROVENANCE Estate of the Artist Thence private collection New York, NY
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Apr. 27, 2024
SIMKHA SIMKHOVITCH (RUSSIAN-AMERICAN 1893-1949)
Est: $500 - $700
SIMKHA SIMKHOVITCH (RUSSIAN-AMERICAN 1893-1949) Illustration for Russian Book, 1925 graphite and mixed media on board 41 x 34 cm (16 1/8 x 13 3/8 in.) framed dimensions: 54 x 48 cm (21 1/4 x 18 7/8 in.) signed and dated lower left PROVENANCE Estate of the Artist Thence private collection New York, NY
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Apr. 27, 2024
SIMKHA SIMKHOVITCH (RUSSIAN-AMERICAN 1893-1949)
Est: $800 - $1,200
SIMKHA SIMKHOVITCH (RUSSIAN-AMERICAN 1893-1949) Boys with Sailboat, circa 1934 gouache and ink on paper 58 x 43 cm (22 7/8 x 16 7/8 in.) framed dimensions: 86 x 73 cm (33 7/8 x 28 3/4 in.) PROVENANCE Estate of the Artist Thence private collection New York, NY
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Apr. 19, 2024
Simka Simkhovitch (1893-1949) Russian - American
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Simka Simkhovitch (1893 Bryansk, Belorussia - 1949 Connecticut, US) ; Floral still-life ; 1932 ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 64 x 56 cm (25 x 22 in.) ; frame size 87 x 72 cm (34 1/4 x 28 1/3 in.) ; signed on verso ; Shipping to USA - DHL $520 , National post with tracking service $320 / Shipping to EU, Russia, Middle Assia - DHL $390 , National post with tracking service $230
Art-Torg
Mar. 27, 2024
Simka Simkhovitch
Est: $500 - $700
Russian/American, 1893-1949 Portrait of Elsa Reading Oil on canvas 24 1/4 x 24 1/4 inches (61.6 x 61.6 cm) (Frame dimensions: 28 1/2 x 28 1/2 inches) Not examined out of the frame. Stretcher impressions. Few scattered strokes and areas of inpainting visible under UV light inspection.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 02, 2024
RUSSIAN AMERICAN OIL PAINTING BY SIMKA SIMKHOVITCH
Est: $100 - $150
An oil painting on canvas board by Simka Simkhovitch titled Still Life with Blue Flowers, 1936. The painting depicts a bouquet of flowers resembling large blue daisies in a rectangular vase of light blue color on a red background. Signed and dated 1936 lower left. In a gilt wooden frame. Simka Faibusovich Simkhovitch, 1885 to 1949, Russian and American artist of Jewish origin. Painter, graphic artist, teacher. He emigrated from the USSR in 1924 to New York. Held personal exhibitions in New York, 1927, 1929, 1931, 1940. Participated in exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum, Carnegie Museum, and the Art Institute of Chicago. His works are in the permanent collections of the Dallas Museum of Art, the National Museum of American Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art. One of a kind artwork. Russian And American Fine Art For Collectors.
Antique Arena Inc
Feb. 27, 2024
Simkha SIMKHOVITCH, 1885-1949 (Russia/USA)
Est: £2,000 - £4,000
Simka Taiboussovitch SIMKOVITCH (1885/93-1949). Backyard. Oil on canvas, size 58,5 x 47,8 cm (23 x 19 inches). Unframed.
Cultural Traditions
Feb. 27, 2024
Simkha SIMKHOVITCH, 1885-1949 (Russia/USA)
Est: £2,000 - £4,000
Simka Taiboussovitch SIMKOVITCH (1885/93-1949). Harbor Dedging, 1946. Oil on canvas panel, size 45,5 x 61 cm (18 x 24 inches). Signed and dated lower right, named on verso.
Cultural Traditions
Feb. 11, 2024
Simka Simkhovitch (NY,CT,Russia,1893-1949) oil painting
Est: $2,100 - $2,700
ARTIST: Simka Simkhovitch (New York, Connecticut, Russian, 1893 - 1949) NAME: The Ballet Dancer (titled on stretcher) YEAR: 1942 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Missing a few flakes of paint. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 30 x 25 inches / 76 x 63 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right and on stretcher CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121397 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Simka Simkhovitch was born in Petrograd, Ukraine, on May 21, 1893. He studied art at the Odessa Art School from age 15 to 20, then continued his education at the Royal Academy of St. Petersburg. His talent was so highly regarded that, upon graduation in 1918, he was selected by the students to teach drawing and painting at the Royal Academy. During his time in Russia he won an award from the new Soviet government for a painting on a revolutionary theme. His works are to this day included in two museums in Petrograd. The reasons for his emigration to the United States in 1924 are unclear, but he arrived in New York that year, barely able to speak a word of English. He started to earn his living by working as an illustrator for the Hollywood film writer, Ernest Pascal. His work impressed Pascal who introduced him to gallery owner, Marie Sterner, who immediately bought two of his paintings and exhibited his paintings at her gallery.Commissions soon followed. His work was exhibited at many museums and galleries and sought by collectors. Simkhovitch's paintings were consistently praised by critics in the United States throughout his short American career. There were times when Simkhovitch, still trying to adjust to a new land and a new life, felt isolated. Island Beach Ferry shows a group of people, each seemingly absorbed in her own thoughts. "He was a thoughtful man, not quick to express an opinion until he felt he had grasped all its dimensions and implications. This quality and sense of organization are seen in all his work." Due to his early death and as a result of his thoughtful, deliberate style, his output was limited. In a review by Town and Country in December, 1940, the critic stated, "His group pictures have a quality; they are well organized without reminding you of the figure-compositions class; they are straight and life-like without delving into the folky genre which America seems to feel is the answer to Grant Wood."During an interview in 1941, Simkhovitch explained how he reconciled his Russian training with his American environment. "My methods have not changed... though naturally my environment has changed me...My painting has become brighter in the use of colors, more cheerful in subject matter, and lighter in execution... To my students I emphasize the American scene as it presents itself in daily life."In the 1930's Simkhovitch moved to Connecticut with his wife, the model Elsa Fornel, and their three daughters. In February, 1949 they purchased a home in Milford, Connecticut with a barn, which was to be his studio. While moving them in, he became critically ill with pneumonia. He died two weeks later, on February 25, 1949, without ever having slept in their new home.The Greenwich Time reviewed Island Beach Ferry on December 5, 1940. "...The figures are beautifully highlighted by light reflected from Long Island Sound and a welcome sea breeze moves softly through the picture."Simkhovitch's works can be found in Petrograd museums; at the Krakow Museum in Poland; the Whitney Museum in New York; the Worcester Art Museum; and others.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Feb. 03, 2024
RUSSIAN STILL LIFE OIL PAINTING BY SIMKA SIMKHOVITCH
Est: $100 - $150
Simka Simkhovitch, Russian, Ukrainian, American, 1893 to 1949, oil painting on canvas depicting a still life with flowers and fruits. Signed lower to the center. Framed. Simka Simkhovitch was a Russian artist and immigrant to the United States. He is known for Genre narrative, figure, landscape painting. He painted theater scenery in his early career and then had several showings in galleries in New York City. Winning Works Progress Administration commissions in the 1930s, he completed murals for the post offices in Jackson, Mississippi and Beaufort, North Carolina. His works are in the permanent collections of the Dallas Museum of Art, the National Museum of American Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 15, 2023
Simka Simkhovitch, (1893-1949), Seated Female Nude, circa 1946, lithograph pulled by the artist, signed by his daughter
Est: $75 - $125
Simka Simkhovitch (1893-1949) Seated Female Nude, circa 1946 lithograph pulled by the artist, signed by his daughter framed.
Link Auction Galleries
Nov. 26, 2023
SIMKHOVITCH Simkha 1885/93-1949 : Danse russe Huile sur toile SBD 70 x
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
SIMKHOVITCH Simkha 1885/93-1949 : Danse russe Huile sur toile SBD 70 x 60 cm (TVA à l'import 5,5% en sus des enchères)
Chaville Enchères
Oct. 21, 2023
SIMKHA SIMKHOVITCH (RUSSIAN-AMERICAN 1893-1949)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
SIMKHA SIMKHOVITCH (RUSSIAN-AMERICAN 1893-1949) Portrait of Artist's Wife, Elsa 1927 chalk pastel and graphite on canvas 76 x 63 cm (29 7/8 x 24 3/4 in.), framed dimensions: 86 x 73 cm (33 7/8 x 28 3/4 in.) signed and dated lower right CONDITION Observed in frame under glass, some rubbing along the perimeter, a small scratch along the upper left, a minuscule spot of dirt along the right edge. 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.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Sep. 14, 2023
SIMKHA SIMKHOVITCH (New York/Connecticut/Russian Federation/Ukraine, 1893-1949), Ice skating scene, possibly Central Park., Mixed media, 14.75” x 22.75” sight. Framed 21.25” x 29.25”.
Est: $200 - $300
SIMKHA SIMKHOVITCH New York/Connecticut/Russian Federation/Ukraine, 1893-1949 Ice skating scene, possibly Central Park. Signed lower right "S. Simkhovitch".
Eldred's
Aug. 20, 2023
Simka Simkhovitch (NY,CT,Russia,1893-1949) oil painting
Est: $2,200 - $2,800
ARTIST: Simka Simkhovitch (New York, Connecticut, Russian, 1893 - 1949) NAME: The Ballet Dancer (titled on stretcher) YEAR: 1942 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Missing a few flakes of paint. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 30 x 25 inches / 76 x 63 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right and on stretcher CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121397 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Simka Simkhovitch was born in Petrograd, Ukraine, on May 21, 1893. He studied art at the Odessa Art School from age 15 to 20, then continued his education at the Royal Academy of St. Petersburg. His talent was so highly regarded that, upon graduation in 1918, he was selected by the students to teach drawing and painting at the Royal Academy. During his time in Russia he won an award from the new Soviet government for a painting on a revolutionary theme. His works are to this day included in two museums in Petrograd. The reasons for his emigration to the United States in 1924 are unclear, but he arrived in New York that year, barely able to speak a word of English. He started to earn his living by working as an illustrator for the Hollywood film writer, Ernest Pascal. His work impressed Pascal who introduced him to gallery owner, Marie Sterner, who immediately bought two of his paintings and exhibited his paintings at her gallery.Commissions soon followed. His work was exhibited at many museums and galleries and sought by collectors. Simkhovitch's paintings were consistently praised by critics in the United States throughout his short American career. There were times when Simkhovitch, still trying to adjust to a new land and a new life, felt isolated. Island Beach Ferry shows a group of people, each seemingly absorbed in her own thoughts. "He was a thoughtful man, not quick to express an opinion until he felt he had grasped all its dimensions and implications. This quality and sense of organization are seen in all his work." Due to his early death and as a result of his thoughtful, deliberate style, his output was limited. In a review by Town and Country in December, 1940, the critic stated, "His group pictures have a quality; they are well organized without reminding you of the figure-compositions class; they are straight and life-like without delving into the folky genre which America seems to feel is the answer to Grant Wood."During an interview in 1941, Simkhovitch explained how he reconciled his Russian training with his American environment. "My methods have not changed... though naturally my environment has changed me...My painting has become brighter in the use of colors, more cheerful in subject matter, and lighter in execution... To my students I emphasize the American scene as it presents itself in daily life."In the 1930's Simkhovitch moved to Connecticut with his wife, the model Elsa Fornel, and their three daughters. In February, 1949 they purchased a home in Milford, Connecticut with a barn, which was to be his studio. While moving them in, he became critically ill with pneumonia. He died two weeks later, on February 25, 1949, without ever having slept in their new home.The Greenwich Time reviewed Island Beach Ferry on December 5, 1940. "...The figures are beautifully highlighted by light reflected from Long Island Sound and a welcome sea breeze moves softly through the picture."Simkhovitch's works can be found in Petrograd museums; at the Krakow Museum in Poland; the Whitney Museum in New York; the Worcester Art Museum; and others.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 04, 2023
Simka Simkhovitch (1893-1949) Russian - American
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Simka Simkhovitch (1893 Bryansk, Belorussia - 1949 Connecticut, US) ; Floral still-life ; 1932 ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 64 x 56 cm (25 x 22 in.) ; frame size 87 x 72 cm (34 1/4 x 28 1/3 in.) ; signed on verso ; Shipping to USA - DHL $520 , National post with tracking service $320 / Shipping to EU, Russia, Middle Assia - DHL $390 , National post with tracking service $230
Art-Torg
Jun. 28, 2023
SIMKA SIMKHOVITCH (1885-1949) Portrait of the Artist's Family
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
oil on canvas 61 x 61 cm Provenance: Private Collection, Europe huile sur toile 61 x 61 cm Provenance : Collection privée, Europe
Hermitage Fine Art
Jun. 24, 2023
RUSSIAN RURAL OIL PAINTING BY SIMKA SIMKHOVITCH
Est: $100 - $150
Simka Faibusovich Simkhovich, Ukrainian, Russian, American, 1893 to 1949, oil painting on canvas depicting a rural landscape, 1939. Signed and dated lower right. Framed. Additionally signed on the backside. Provenance: Affinity Antique Auction, Fresh Meadows, NY, United States, September 11, 2022, lot 74. Simka Simkhovitch is known for Genre-narrative, figure, landscape painting. Simka Simkhovitch was born in Petrograd, Ukraine, on May 21, 1893. He studied art at the Odessa Art School from age 15 to 20, then continued his education at the Royal Academy of St. Petersburg. His talent was so highly regarded that, upon graduation in 1918, he was selected by the students to teach drawing and painting at the Royal Academy. During his time in Russia he won an award from the new Soviet government for a painting on a revolutionary theme. His works are to this day included in two museums in Petrograd. The reasons for his emigration to the United States in 1924 are unclear, but he arrived in New York that year, barely able to speak a word of English. He started to earn his living by working as an illustrator for the Hollywood film writer, Ernest Pascal. His work impressed Pascal who introduced him to the gallery owner, Marie Sterner, who immediately bought two of his paintings and exhibited his paintings at her gallery. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Jun. 12, 2023
Simka Simkhovitch (Russian, 1885-1945), “Late Afternoon”, lithograph, depicting two women drying themselves along a body of water, edition distributed by Associated American Artists, signed with pencil signed in lower...
Est: $100 - $200
Simka Simkhovitch (Russian, 1885-1945), "Late Afternoon", lithograph, depicting two women drying themselves along a body of water, edition distributed by Associated American Artists, signed with pencil signed in lower right, matted, even toning, AAA card present, hinged top to top, mat: 18" h. x 14" w. paper size: 16 3/4" h. x 11" w..
Winter Associates, Inc.
Jun. 10, 2023
Simka Simkhovitch, Russian/American (1893-1949), Late Afternoon, lithograph
Est: $150 - $250
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/American, (1893-1949) Late Afternoon lithograph signed in pencil lower margin, framed.
Link Auction Galleries
May. 14, 2023
Simka Simkhovitch (NY,CT,Russia,1893-1949) oil painting
Est: $2,300 - $2,900
ARTIST: Simka Simkhovitch (New York, Connecticut, Russian, 1893 - 1949) NAME: The Ballet Dancer (titled on stretcher) YEAR: 1942 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Missing a few flakes of paint. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 30 x 25 inches / 76 x 63 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right and on stretcher CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121397 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Simka Simkhovitch was born in Petrograd, Ukraine, on May 21, 1893. He studied art at the Odessa Art School from age 15 to 20, then continued his education at the Royal Academy of St. Petersburg. His talent was so highly regarded that, upon graduation in 1918, he was selected by the students to teach drawing and painting at the Royal Academy. During his time in Russia he won an award from the new Soviet government for a painting on a revolutionary theme. His works are to this day included in two museums in Petrograd. The reasons for his emigration to the United States in 1924 are unclear, but he arrived in New York that year, barely able to speak a word of English. He started to earn his living by working as an illustrator for the Hollywood film writer, Ernest Pascal. His work impressed Pascal who introduced him to gallery owner, Marie Sterner, who immediately bought two of his paintings and exhibited his paintings at her gallery.Commissions soon followed. His work was exhibited at many museums and galleries and sought by collectors. Simkhovitch's paintings were consistently praised by critics in the United States throughout his short American career. There were times when Simkhovitch, still trying to adjust to a new land and a new life, felt isolated. Island Beach Ferry shows a group of people, each seemingly absorbed in her own thoughts. "He was a thoughtful man, not quick to express an opinion until he felt he had grasped all its dimensions and implications. This quality and sense of organization are seen in all his work." Due to his early death and as a result of his thoughtful, deliberate style, his output was limited. In a review by Town and Country in December, 1940, the critic stated, "His group pictures have a quality; they are well organized without reminding you of the figure-compositions class; they are straight and life-like without delving into the folky genre which America seems to feel is the answer to Grant Wood."During an interview in 1941, Simkhovitch explained how he reconciled his Russian training with his American environment. "My methods have not changed... though naturally my environment has changed me...My painting has become brighter in the use of colors, more cheerful in subject matter, and lighter in execution... To my students I emphasize the American scene as it presents itself in daily life."In the 1930's Simkhovitch moved to Connecticut with his wife, the model Elsa Fornel, and their three daughters. In February, 1949 they purchased a home in Milford, Connecticut with a barn, which was to be his studio. While moving them in, he became critically ill with pneumonia. He died two weeks later, on February 25, 1949, without ever having slept in their new home.The Greenwich Time reviewed Island Beach Ferry on December 5, 1940. "...The figures are beautifully highlighted by light reflected from Long Island Sound and a welcome sea breeze moves softly through the picture."Simkhovitch's works can be found in Petrograd museums; at the Krakow Museum in Poland; the Whitney Museum in New York; the Worcester Art Museum; and others.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Apr. 08, 2023
SIMKHA SIMKHOVITCH (RUSSIAN-AMERICAN 1893-1949)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
SIMKHA SIMKHOVITCH (RUSSIAN-AMERICAN 1893-1949) Still life with Chrysanthemums oil on canvas 51 x 41 cm (20 1/8 x 16 1/8 in.) frame dimensions: 65 x 55 cm (25 5/8 x 21 5/8 in.) signed lower middle
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Mar. 29, 2023
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/American, 1893-1949 Untitled
Est: $400 - $600
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/American, 1893-1949 Untitled Oil on canvasboard 20 x 15 7/8 inches (50.8 x 40.3 cm) C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 29, 2023
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/American, 1893-1949 New England Farm
Est: $600 - $900
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/American, 1893-1949 New England Farm Signed Simka Simkhovitch (lr) with illegible date; further signed and inscribed as titled on the reverse Oil on board 18 x 24 inches (45.7 x 61 cm) Unframed C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 29, 2023
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/American, 1893-1949 Clearing
Est: $700 - $900
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/American, 1893-1949 Clearing Signed S. Simkhovitch (lr) Oil on canvas 21 1/4 x 25 1/4 inches (54 x 64.1 cm) Unframed C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 18, 2023
Simka Simkhovitch, Russian/American (1893-1949), Late Afternoon, lithograph
Est: $150 - $250
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/American, (1893-1949) Late Afternoon lithograph signed in pencil lower margin, framed.
Link Auction Galleries
Mar. 11, 2023
RUSSIAN RURAL OIL PAINTING BY SIMKA SIMKHOVITCH
Est: $100 - $150
Simka Faibusovich Simkhovich, Ukrainian, Russian, American, 1893 to 1949, oil painting on canvas depicting a rural landscape, 1939. Signed and dated lower right. Framed. Additionally signed on the backside. Provenance: Affinity Antique Auction, Fresh Meadows, NY, United States, September 11, 2022, lot 74. Simka Simkhovitch is known for Genre-narrative, figure, landscape painting. Simka Simkhovitch was born in Petrograd, Ukraine, on May 21, 1893. He studied art at the Odessa Art School from age 15 to 20, then continued his education at the Royal Academy of St. Petersburg. His talent was so highly regarded that, upon graduation in 1918, he was selected by the students to teach drawing and painting at the Royal Academy. During his time in Russia he won an award from the new Soviet government for a painting on a revolutionary theme. His works are to this day included in two museums in Petrograd. The reasons for his emigration to the United States in 1924 are unclear, but he arrived in New York that year, barely able to speak a word of English. He started to earn his living by working as an illustrator for the Hollywood film writer, Ernest Pascal. His work impressed Pascal who introduced him to the gallery owner, Marie Sterner, who immediately bought two of his paintings and exhibited his paintings at her gallery. One of a kind artwork.
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Mar. 01, 2023
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/American, 1893-1949 Figures in Summer
Est: $700 - $900
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/American, 1893-1949 Figures in Summer Oil on canvas 23 1/4 x 19 inches (59.1 x 48.3 cm) Unframed C
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Mar. 01, 2023
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/American, 1893-1949 The Dressing Table, 1942
Est: $700 - $1,000
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/American, 1893-1949 The Dressing Table, 1942 Signed S. Simkhovitch and dated 42 (lr); inscribed S. Simkhovitch and as titled on the reverse Oil on canvas laid down on board 28 3/4 x 20 1/2 inches (73 x 52.1 cm) C
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Mar. 01, 2023
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/American, 1893-1949 Woman Writing a Letter, 1930
Est: $400 - $600
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/American, 1893-1949 Woman Writing a Letter, 1930 Signed Simka Simkhovitch N.Y.C. and dated 1930 (lr) Watercolor on paper 22 1/4 x 19 3/8 inches (56.5 x 49.2 cm) C
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Feb. 12, 2023
Simka Simkhovitch (NY,CT,Russia,1893-1949) oil painting
Est: $2,400 - $3,000
ARTIST: Simka Simkhovitch (New York, Connecticut, Russian, 1893 - 1949) NAME: The Ballet Dancer (titled on stretcher) YEAR: 1942 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Missing a few flakes of paint. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 30 x 25 inches / 76 x 63 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right and on stretcher CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121397 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Simka Simkhovitch was born in Petrograd, Ukraine, on May 21, 1893. He studied art at the Odessa Art School from age 15 to 20, then continued his education at the Royal Academy of St. Petersburg. His talent was so highly regarded that, upon graduation in 1918, he was selected by the students to teach drawing and painting at the Royal Academy. During his time in Russia he won an award from the new Soviet government for a painting on a revolutionary theme. His works are to this day included in two museums in Petrograd. The reasons for his emigration to the United States in 1924 are unclear, but he arrived in New York that year, barely able to speak a word of English. He started to earn his living by working as an illustrator for the Hollywood film writer, Ernest Pascal. His work impressed Pascal who introduced him to gallery owner, Marie Sterner, who immediately bought two of his paintings and exhibited his paintings at her gallery.Commissions soon followed. His work was exhibited at many museums and galleries and sought by collectors. Simkhovitch's paintings were consistently praised by critics in the United States throughout his short American career. There were times when Simkhovitch, still trying to adjust to a new land and a new life, felt isolated. Island Beach Ferry shows a group of people, each seemingly absorbed in her own thoughts. "He was a thoughtful man, not quick to express an opinion until he felt he had grasped all its dimensions and implications. This quality and sense of organization are seen in all his work." Due to his early death and as a result of his thoughtful, deliberate style, his output was limited. In a review by Town and Country in December, 1940, the critic stated, "His group pictures have a quality; they are well organized without reminding you of the figure-compositions class; they are straight and life-like without delving into the folky genre which America seems to feel is the answer to Grant Wood."During an interview in 1941, Simkhovitch explained how he reconciled his Russian training with his American environment. "My methods have not changed... though naturally my environment has changed me...My painting has become brighter in the use of colors, more cheerful in subject matter, and lighter in execution... To my students I emphasize the American scene as it presents itself in daily life."In the 1930's Simkhovitch moved to Connecticut with his wife, the model Elsa Fornel, and their three daughters. In February, 1949 they purchased a home in Milford, Connecticut with a barn, which was to be his studio. While moving them in, he became critically ill with pneumonia. He died two weeks later, on February 25, 1949, without ever having slept in their new home.The Greenwich Time reviewed Island Beach Ferry on December 5, 1940. "...The figures are beautifully highlighted by light reflected from Long Island Sound and a welcome sea breeze moves softly through the picture."Simkhovitch's works can be found in Petrograd museums; at the Krakow Museum in Poland; the Whitney Museum in New York; the Worcester Art Museum; and others.
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Feb. 08, 2023
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/Ukrainian/American, 1893-1949 Cos Cob
Est: $500 - $800
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/Ukrainian/American, 1893-1949 Cos Cob Signed S. Simkhovitch (lr) Oil on canvas 14 1/4 x 17 1/4 inches (36.2 x 43.8 cm) Unframed Provenance: Associated American Artists, New York C
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Feb. 08, 2023
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/Ukrainian/American, 1893-1949 Old Orchard, 1936
Est: $400 - $600
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/Ukrainian/American, 1893-1949 Old Orchard, 1936 Signed and dated Simka Simkhovitch 1936 (lr) Oil on canvas 24 1/4 x 30 inches (61.6 x 76.2 cm) Unframed C
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Feb. 08, 2023
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/Ukrainian/American, 1893-1949 Cleaning a Bowl, 1940
Est: $800 - $1,200
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/Ukrainian/American, 1893-1949 Cleaning a Bowl, 1940 Signed and dated S. Simkhovitch 40 (lr) Oil on canvas 31 x 20 inches (78.7 x 50.8 cm) C
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Jan. 17, 2023
**Simka Simkhovitch 1885-1949 (Russian/American) Dancing oil on canvas
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
Simka Simkhovitch 1885-1949 (Russian/American) Dancing oil on canvas h:68.50 w:58 cm. signed lower right Provenance: From a New Jersey Collector Other Notes: ** by a lot number indicates an item that arrived from outside Israel and is subjected to the Israeli tax laws meaning an 17% value added tax on the purchase price and the buyer's commission when released in Israel. Location: Israel. For estimated delivery time please contact us. Condition report available upon request.
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Jan. 17, 2023
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/American, 1893-1949 Flowers in a Water Jug, 1935
Est: $400 - $600
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/American, 1893-1949 Flowers in a Water Jug, 1935 Signed and dated Simka Simkhovitch 1935 (ll); titled on the stretcher Oil on canvas 20 1/16 x 16 1/8 inches (51 x 61 cm) Unframed C
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Jan. 17, 2023
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/American, 1893-1949 Floral Bouquet, 1933
Est: $400 - $600
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/American, 1893-1949 Floral Bouquet, 1933 Signed and dated Simka Simkhovitch 1933 (ll) Oil on canvas 14 x 12 1/8 inches (35.5 x 30.8 cm) Unframed C
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Jan. 17, 2023
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/American, 1893-1949 Still Life with Roses
Est: $400 - $600
Simka Simkhovitch Russian/American, 1893-1949 Still Life with Roses Signed S. Simkhovitch (ll) Oil on canvas 18 x 16 inches (45.7 x 40.6 cm) Unframed Provenance: Midtown Galleries, New York C
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