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b. 1896 - d. 1995

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  • TOPORKOV, Double-sided drawing, 1930
    Jan. 27, 2018

    TOPORKOV, Double-sided drawing, 1930

    Est: $250 - $350

    TOPORKOV, ALEKSANDR ALEKSEEVICH (RUSSIAN 1896-1995), recto: [ Buildings], c. 1930, gouache on paper, 20 x 27.3 cm (7 7/8 x 10 3/4 in); verso: [ Oil derricks], 1930, watercolor, ink, and pencil on paper, 27.3 x 20 cm (10 3/4 x 7 7/8 in.), initialed A.T. and dated 1930 in pen LOT NOTES Aleksandr Toporkov was a Russian (Soviet) Avant-garde painter, graphic artist and designer; member of the Union of Artists of the USSR and the Russian Federation. In 1909-1918, Toporkov studied at the Stroganov Moscow State University of Arts and Industry. Later, he studied at VKhUTEMAS under Aleksey Grishchenko, experimenting, as many VKhUTEMAS students, with geometric and abstract compositions. Around this time, he becomes a member of the Avant-garde Tsvetodinamos collective, co-founded by Grishchenko and Aleksandr Shevchenko following the influnetial 1919 Tsvetodinamos and Tektonicheskiy Primitivism (Tsvetodinamos and Tectonic Primitivism), and in which Toporkov also participated. In 1930 Toporkov became a professor at the Abramtsevo Art School. The artist spent the late years of his career in Sergiev Posad, where a number of his works are held in the State Arts-Historical Museum-Reserve. Toporkov`s earlier works are held in the collection of the Getty Museum. 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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  • A PAIR OF WORKS BY ALEKSANDR ALEKSEEVICH TOPORKOV (RUSSIAN 1896-1995)
    Mar. 18, 2017

    A PAIR OF WORKS BY ALEKSANDR ALEKSEEVICH TOPORKOV (RUSSIAN 1896-1995)

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    A PAIR OF WORKS BY ALEKSANDR ALEKSEEVICH TOPORKOV (RUSSIAN 1896-1995) PROVENANCE Collection of Viktor Kholodkov a) Field Workers, 1932 watercolor on paper; with a pencil drawing of a colorful landscape on verso 25 x 33 cm (9 7/8 x 13 in.) signed with monogram and dated lower right b) Rural Scene, 1929 watercolor on paper; with a pencil drawing on verso 21 x 29.5 cm (8 1/4 x 11 5/8 in.) signed with monogram and dated lower right LOT NOTES Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015) fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

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  • A RUSSIAN DRAWING OF A LIBRARY SCENE, 1948
    Feb. 11, 2017

    A RUSSIAN DRAWING OF A LIBRARY SCENE, 1948

    Est: $300 - $400

    TOPORKOV, ALEKSANDR ALEKSEEVICH (RUSSIAN 1896-1995), Library Scene, 1948, watercolor on paper, 21 x 30 cm (8 1/4 x 12 in), signed, titled and dated on verso. LOT NOTES Aleksandr Toporkov was a Soviet Avant-garde painter, graphic artist and designer. Toporkov graduated from the Stroganov Moscow State University of Arts and Industry in 1918. He studied in VHUTEMAS from Aleksey Grishchenko. He was a member of Avant-garde group Tsvetodinamos. Toporkov participated in group exhibition of VKhUTEMAS professors with Aleksey Gritchenko (Color-Dynamics) and Alexander Shevchenko (Tectonic Primitivism) in 1919. 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 RUSSIAN PORTRAIT OF A BOY BY TOPORKOV, 1933
    Feb. 11, 2017

    A RUSSIAN PORTRAIT OF A BOY BY TOPORKOV, 1933

    Est: $200 - $300

    TOPORKOV, ALEKSANDR ALEKSEEVICH (RUSSIAN 1896-1995), Portrait of Son, 1933, gouache on paper, 20 x 15 cm (8 x 6 in), signed, titled and dated on verso. LOT NOTES Aleksandr Toporkov was a Soviet Avant-garde painter, graphic artist and designer. Toporkov graduated from the Stroganov Moscow State University of Arts and Industry in 1918. He studied in VHUTEMAS from Aleksey Grishchenko. He was a member of Avant-garde group Tsvetodinamos. Toporkov participated in group exhibition of VKhUTEMAS professors with Aleksey Gritchenko (Color-Dynamics) and Alexander Shevchenko (Tectonic Primitivism) in 1919. 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 RUSSIAN DRAWING OF A THEATRE COSTUME DESIGN, CIRCA 1940S
    Oct. 30, 2016

    A RUSSIAN DRAWING OF A THEATRE COSTUME DESIGN, CIRCA 1940S

    Est: $400 - $500

    ALEKSANDR ALEKSEEVICH TOPORKOV (RUSSIAN 1896-1995), Seamstresses at Work, circa 1950s, watercolor and pencil on paper, 17 1/4 x 12 1/2 in (43.8 x 31.7 cm), name on verso PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist. LOT NOTES Toporkov Aleksandr (1896-1995) was a Soviet Avant-garde painter, graphic artist and designer. Toporkov graduated from the Stroganov Moscow State University of Arts and Industry in 1918. He studied in VHUTEMAS from Aleksey Grishchenko. He was a member of Avant-garde group "Tsvetodinamos". He participated in group exhibition of VKhUTEMAS professors with Aleksey Gritchenko (Color-Dynamics) and Alexander Shevchenko (Tectonic Primitivism) in 1919.

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  • A RUSSIAN STREET SCENE BY TOPORKOV, 1934
    Oct. 30, 2016

    A RUSSIAN STREET SCENE BY TOPORKOV, 1934

    Est: $200 - $300

    ALEKSANDR ALEKSEEVICH TOPORKOV (RUSSIAN 1896-1995), Street Scene, 1934, oil on unstreched canvas, 10 1/2 x 13 in (26 x 33 cm), signed and dated on verso PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist

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  • ALEKSANDER TOPORKOV (RUSSIAN 1896-1995)
    Sep. 17, 2016

    ALEKSANDER TOPORKOV (RUSSIAN 1896-1995)

    Est: $800 - $1,000

    ALEKSANDER TOPORKOV (RUSSIAN 1896-1995) Abstract Design, 1932 gouache and ink on paper 29.5 x 21 cm (11 5/8 x 8 1/4 in.) signed and dated lower right, ink drawing on verso PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist LOT NOTES Aleksander Toporkov was a Russian Soviet Avant-garde painter, graphic artist and designer. Toporkov graduated from the Stroganov Moscow State University of Arts and Industry in 1918. After he studied in VKhUTEMAS from Aleksey Grishchenko, a Russian Avant-garde artist, futurist, painter and art critic. Toporkov was a member of "Tsvetodinamos". He participated in group exhibition of VKhUTEMAS professors with Aleksey Gritchenko (Color-Dynamics) and Alexander Shevchenko (Tectonic Primitivism) in 1919. THIS LOT IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE.

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  • A RUSSIAN LANDSCAPE WATERCOLOR BY TOPORKOV, 1939
    Aug. 20, 2016

    A RUSSIAN LANDSCAPE WATERCOLOR BY TOPORKOV, 1939

    Est: $100 - $200

    ALEKSANDR ALEKSEEVICH TOPORKOV (RUSSIAN 1896-1995), A Bridge with a Train, 1939, watercolor on paper, 15 3/8 x 10 3/4 in (36 x 27 cm), signed and dated lower right and verso, titled on verso PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist

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  • A RUSSIAN WATERCOLOR OF CHILDREN BY TOPORKOV, CIRCA 1940S
    Aug. 20, 2016

    A RUSSIAN WATERCOLOR OF CHILDREN BY TOPORKOV, CIRCA 1940S

    Est: $100 - $200

    ALEKSANDR ALEKSEEVICH TOPORKOV (RUSSIAN 1896-1995), Children Building Model of a Plane, watercolor and pencil on paper, 8 3/8 x 7 in (21.3 x 17.9 cm), signed on verso PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist

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  • A RUSSIAN SOCIALIST REALIST WATERCOLOR OF A VICTORY DAY BY TOPORKOV, 1945
    Aug. 20, 2016

    A RUSSIAN SOCIALIST REALIST WATERCOLOR OF A VICTORY DAY BY TOPORKOV, 1945

    Est: $100 - $200

    ALEKSANDR ALEKSEEVICH TOPORKOV (RUSSIAN 1896-1995), In Prague at the Victory Day, 1945, watercolor on paper, 7 3/4 x 5 7/8 in (19.6 x 15 cm), signed, dated and titled lower right PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist

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  • A WATERCOLOR OF A SEAMSTRESS BY TOPORKOV, CIRCA 1950S
    Aug. 20, 2016

    A WATERCOLOR OF A SEAMSTRESS BY TOPORKOV, CIRCA 1950S

    Est: $100 - $200

    ALEKSANDR ALEKSEEVICH TOPORKOV (RUSSIAN 1896-1995), Seamstresses at Work, circa 1950s, watercolor and pencil on paper, 17 1/4 x 12 1/2 in (43.8 x 31.7 cm), name on verso PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist

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  • A RUSSIAN DRAWING OF A BONFIRE BY TOPORKOV, 1935
    Aug. 20, 2016

    A RUSSIAN DRAWING OF A BONFIRE BY TOPORKOV, 1935

    Est: $100 - $200

    ALEKSANDR ALEKSEEVICH TOPORKOV (RUSSIAN 1896-1995), Pioneer`s Bonfire, 1935, watercolor on paper, 7 1/4 x 6 in. (19.6 x 15.1 cm), titled and dated lower right and on verso, signed on verso PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist

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