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Lot 1489: Bust, Stalin-Marble,s.d.Vera Mukhina, Mockba 1947

Est: $1,000 USD - $2,000 USDSold:
Louis J. Dianni, LLCWest Palm Beach , FL, USFebruary 17, 2014

Item Overview

Description


Bust
Age: 1947
Materials: Marble
Marks: Mukhi, Mockba, 1947
Country of Origin: Russian
Size: 27H x 19W x 9"D
Weight: > 200lb.
Description: Life bust of Joseph Stalin by Vera Mukhi, 1889-1953.
Vera Ignatyevna Mukhina (Russian: ??´?? ????´?????? ??´????; Latvian: Vera Muhina; born 1 July [O.S. 19 June] 1889 in Riga; died 6 October 1953 in Moscow) was a prominent Soviet sculptor.Contents [hide] 1 Life2 Work3 Honours and legacy4 References5 SourcesLife[edit] Vera Mukhina on a 1989 Soviet Union postage stamp.Mukhina was born in Riga into a wealthy merchant family, and lived at Turgeneva st. 23/25, where a memorial plaque has now been placed. She later moved to Moscow, where she studied at several private art schools, including those of Konstantin Yuon and Ilya Mashkov. In 1912 she traveled to Paris, where she attended the Académie de la Grande Chaumière and took lessons from Emile-Antoine Bourdelle, then continued on to Italy to explore the art and sculptures of the Renaissance period.In 1915 and 1916, she served as assistant to Aleksandra Ekster at Alexander Tairov's Chamber Theater in Moscow. In 1918 she married Alexei Zamkov, a military surgeon.In the 1920s Mukhina rose to become one of the Soviet Union's most prominent sculptors, and although she continued to produce cubist sculpture as late as 1922, she became a leading figure of Socialist realism, both in style and ideology. She taught at the state school, Vkhutemas, in 1926-1927, and came to international attention with the 1937 Worker and Kolkhoz Woman. Her studio's work on official monuments and architectural sculpture on state commissions continued through her death. She also experimented with glass, producing glass figural busts.From 1941 to 1952, Mukhina won the Stalin Prize five times, was named People's Artist of the USSR in 1943. In 1953 she wrote "A Sculptor's Thoughts".Because of Muhkina's influence as a great Soviet artist, and as a former student of the Latvian sculptor Karlis Zale, she persuaded Soviet officials in the late 1940s that the Freedom Monument in Riga was of great artistic importance. Due to her efforts the monument was not demolished to make way for a statue of Joseph Stalin.Mukhina's house and studio at 3a Prechistensky Lane is slated for demolition. She's buried at the Novodevichy Cemetery.Work[edit]Mukhina's most celebrated work by far is the giant monument Worker and Kolkhoz Woman which was the centerpiece of the Soviet pavilion at the 1937 International Exhibition in Paris.[1] It was the world's first welded sculpture.[2] The 24-meter-tall, 75-ton monument was made of plate of stainless steel on a wooden frame, the plates connected by an innovative method of spot welding. One hand of each figure holds respectively a hammer and a sickle, the two implements joining to form the hammer and sickle symbol of the Soviet Union. In 1947 the sculpture, now on permanent display at the All-Russia Exhibition Centre, became the logo of the Russian Mosfilm studio. It was renovated and re-installed on a higher pedestal in 2009.Muhkina's other work includes:1927 Peasant Woman, freestanding bronze, now at the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscowthe 1934 Fertility and 1939 Bread, both now standing in Moscow's Friendship Parkthree cornice figures on the pediment of the Winter Theater in Sochi, 1937the monumental group We Demand Peace, 1950-1951 (Mukhina served as coordinator of other sculptors and contributor; her figure is the mourning mother)the 1952 Maxim Gorky Monument in Nizhny Novgorodthe statue of Tchaikovsky in front of the Moscow Conservatorythe finial figure of Mir ("Peace"), with armillary sphere and dove, for the 1954 Volgograd PlanetariumTheatrical costume design (1916)
Honours and legacyThis article incorporates information from the equivalent article on the Russian Wikipedia.Stalin Prizesfirst class (1941) - for the sculptural group "Worker and Collective Farm Girl" at the Agricultural Exhibition (1937);second class (1943) - a sculptural portraits of Colonels BA Yusupov and IL Khizhnyak (1942);first class (1946) - a sculptural portrait of Krylov;second class (1951) - for the sculptural group "We demand peace!" (Et al);first class (1952) - a monument to Maxim Gorky in Moscow;People's Artist of the USSR (1943);Order of the Red Banner of Labour (1938);Order of the Badge of Honour (1945);Order "Citizenship Award" (Bulgaria)One of streets in the town Klin, Moscow Oblast in honor of sculptor named Vera ?ukhina Street.[3]The Museum of Vera Mukhina was established in Feodosiya, Crimea, Ukraine in 1985. The museum sanctified to childhood, to youth and to artwork of famous sculptor.
Provenance: FL collector found in Kiev
Condition: Base has missing piece
History: Joseph Stalin, or Iosif Vissarionovich Stalin (Russian: ??´??? ????????´????? ???´???, pronounced ['jos??f v??s?'r?on?v??t?? 'stal??n]; born Ioseb Besarionis dze Jugashvili, Georgian: ????? ?????????? ?? ?????????, pronounced [i?s?b b?sari?nis d?ze d??u?a?vili]; 18 December 1878[1] â€" 5 March 1953), was the de facto leader of the Soviet Union from the mid-1920s until his death in 1953.

Dimensions

27"H x 19"W x 9"D

Payment & Shipping

Payment

Accepted forms of payment: COD (cash on delivery), MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Personal Check, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

PACKING, SHIPPING & INSURANCE - Please see TERMS & CONDITIONS for detailed information on this topic.

1. We ship all over the world

2. We offer in-house packing, which incurs a MINIMUM HANDLING CHARGE of $25.00USD for each shipment packaged. This is applicable to item(s) being shipped to any location.

3. We ship via FEDEX GROUND for USA and U.S.P.S. for International.

4. We will not use your FEDEX or U.S.P.S. A/C to ship.

5. We will arrange private truck transport if that is desired.

6. We will give an estimated shipping quote if you request it, however, your item(s) will need to be packaged in order to generate a quote, so you will automatically incur the per box packaging fee covered in #2 above.

7. We offer insurance and it is @ 1.5% of the total value of your purchases. If loss or damage occurs during shipment, the Buyer files for recovery.

8. We will use the credit card on file for packing, shipping and insurance unless you have advised otherwise at the point of sale.

Auction Details

5th Annual Palm Beach Auction-Day 3 of 3

by
Louis J. Dianni, LLC
February 17, 2014, 12:00 PM EST

150 Australian Ave, West Palm Beach , FL, 33406, US

Terms

Buyer's Premium

24.5%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
$0$99$10
$100$499$25
$500$999$50
$1,000$1,999$100
$2,000$4,999$250
$5,000$9,999$500
$10,000$19,999$1,000
$20,000$49,999$2,500
$50,000$99,999$5,000
$100,000+$10,000

TERMS & CONDITIONS

LOUIS J. DIANNI,LCC - AUCTION TERMS & CONDITIONS - Remember you must sign up for EACH of the three days of this auction if you are bidding in each day.
The Terms & Conditions set forth pertain to you (The Buyer/Bidder) bidding at Auction, managed by Louis J. Dianni, LLC, Auctioneer, (LJD), AU-4180, AB-2954 beginning @ 12-Noon, EST each day. Saturday, February 15, Sunday, February 16 & Monday (Presidents' Day) February 17. Live, at the Hilton Hotel & Conference Center, 150 Australian Ave., West Palm Beach, FL and simultaneously, live on LiveAuctioneers.com. Louis J. Dianni & Louis J. Dianni, LLC & company is recognized in this contract as the auctioneer, the agent, the seller and LJD.
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BUYER'S PREMIUM - See further details below this chart:
On-Line bid, pay with USA Credit Card: 24.5%
On-Line bid, pay with International Credit Card: 25.5%
On-Line bid, pay by Cash, Check or Bank Wire: 21.5%
*Live Bid @ Auction, pay by USA credit card: 21.5%
*Live Bid @ Auction, pay by International card: 22.5%
*Live Bid @ Auction, pay by Cash, Check, Bank Wire
*Bid Live @ Auction includes bids executed by phone or successful absentee bids that were submitted to our website, LouisJDianni.com.
SALES TAX - Buyers are required to pay Florida State Sales Tex of 6.0% of the total sales price, including the Buyer Premium. The only exceptions are if a valid sales tax exemption certificate is supplied LJD prior to checkout or invoicing or if the item(s) are shipped to a State other than Florida. LJD will not refund any sales tax collected.
PAYMENT METHODS - Cash, Bank Wire Transfer, Personal Check (allow 2 week clearance), Master Card or Visa Credit Cards. At the close of the sale of any item(s), title to the property immediately transfers to the successful bidder, who in turn, becomes the owner of the property. Buyer assumes full risk and responsibility for the purchased property, including all costs and expenses of handling, shipping, insurance, taxes, export and otherwise, and is liable for the full purchase price, plus Buyer Premium and applicable taxes. Payment must be made either on the day of the auction or within (7) seven business days from the close of the auction, by Tuesday, February 26. Checks must clear before merchandise is released, they must be dated and bankable on the day of purchase and they will not be held for any period of time. A $30.00USD fee will be added for returned checks. Personal checks and any type of bank checks: allow 2 wks for clearance. Bank Wire Transfers: $25.00USD bank service charge applies per bank involved in transfer. Payment by credit card is limited to: Master Card or Visa and is limited to a maximum of $5000.00USD per auction with balances over that amount to be paid in cash or bank wire transfer, no exceptions. If you are the successful bidder, and do not remit payment as specified, the amount owed will be charged to your credit card together with such charges set forth in these terms of sale.
Under no circumstances will any item be released or packaged for shipping, nor will a shipping quote be offered until full payment is received and cleared.
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If you are acquiring the weapon in person at the auction or from our warehouse in Sunrise, FL after the sale, you MUST present an ORIGINAL FFL DEALER License in your name. No facsimiles. No exceptions.

BUYER DEFAULT - If any of the Terms of Sale are not fully complied with by the Buyer, the Buyer will be in default without the need of notice by the Auction House. The Buyer shall be liable to the Auction House and the Consignor for the total purchase price, including all premiums, charges, and expenses specified in the Terms of Sale. Interest shall accrue at the rate of 18% per annum commencing with the date of the auction. In addition to other remedies available to the Auction House by law, the Auction House may, at its option, a)cancel the sale of the lot(s) on which the buyer defaulted and any other lots sold to the defaulting Buyer at the same or any other Auction(s) and retain as liquidated damages all payments made by the Buyer, b) resell the purchased property, whether at public auction or private sale, or c) pursue any combination of a) and b) above. In the event of default, the Buyer will be responsible to the Auction House and the Consignor for any deficiency, any and all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fee, collection fees and expenses, late charges and other damages. The Auction House may, at its discretion, apply any proceeds of the sale otherwise due to the Buyer or monies of the Buyer in the Auction House's possession to reduce or satisfy the Buyer's obligation.
AUCTIONEER'S DETERMINATION FINAL - A lot will be sold to the highest bidder as determined in the sole and exclusive judgment of the auctioneer and/or Louis J. Dianni. The auctioneer will also have the sole and exclusive power and authority to a) resolve any disputes between bidders, b) determine whether to pass or re-offer a lot for sale, c) reject or challenge any bid or advance in the bidding, d) exclude any bidder from the sale and e) otherwise regulate the bidders, the bidding and its increments.
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RESCISSION OF PROPERTY - In the event that LJD receives notice of an adverse claim with respect to purchased property, he shall have the right (but not the obligation), in his sole and absolute discretion, to rescind the sale to the Buyer, upon written or email notice to the Buyer. Upon such notice, the Buyer will promptly return the purchased property to LJD in the same condition as when purchased. The purchase price will then be promptly refunded to the Buyer, including Buyer's premium and applicable taxes paid. Buyer will have no further recourse against Louis J. Dianni, the Auctioneer, LiveAuctioneers or the Consignor, nor shall they be liable for any damages of any nature suffered by the Buyer.

SEVERABILITY & WAIVER - If any provision or portion of these Terms & Conditions of Sale shall be deemed unlawful, void, or unenforceable under applicable law, that provision or portion shall be stricken and severed from the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect. Failure to enforce any of the provisions in the Terms & Conditions of Sale shall not be deemed a waiver of the right to enforce any other provisions of these Terms & Conditions of Sale.
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ENDANGERED SPECIES & CITES PERMITS (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) - The export of a lot from the United States or import into certain countries may be subject to export and import regulations, licensure and/or other restrictions; in particular, lots containing animal material such as ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, coral or whalebone may require the granting of one or more export or import licenses or may be banned from import altogether by some countries. Lots that contain these aforementioned materials may also not be eligible for exportation if they are not over one hundred years of age. It is the buyer's responsibility to investigate any such restrictions and to obtain any relevant export or import licenses. Please note that this process is governed by local authorities and may take considerable time. Regardless of any delay in the obtaining of an export or import license or denial of a license's issuance, purchased lots shall be paid for in accordance with the Conditions of Sale, and any such delay or denial shall not serve as the basis for cancellation of any sale.
Prospective buyers are advised to obtain information from the relevant regulatory authorities regarding export and import restrictions, requirements, and costs prior to bidding. There is no assurance that any necessary licenses can be obtained.

NOTE: Registration to Bid Constitutes Acceptance of These Terms & Conditions of Sale

CREDIT CARDS

We accept Visa and Master Card debit and credit cards for the purchase as well as the packaging and shipping of same to anywhere in the world. We do not accept any other credit cards or PayPal.

BUYER'S PREMIUM

BUYER'S PREMIUM - See further details below this chart:
On-Line bid, pay with USA Credit Card: 24.5%
On-Line bid, pay with International Credit Card: 25.5%
On-Line bid, pay by Cash, Check or **Bank Wire: 21.5%
*Live Bid @ Auction, pay by USA credit card: 21.5%
*Live Bid @ Auction, pay by International card: 22.5%
*Live Bid @ Auction, pay by Cash, Check, **Bank Wire: 18%
*Bid Live @ Auction includes bids executed by phone.
**Add $25.00USD bank wire transfer fee

The default Buyer's Premium will be 21.5% on your invoice. Adjustment to the percentage shall be made when the method of payment is determined, according to the list provided herein. Buyers are required to pay the Putnam County, NY sales tax of of 8.3/8 % on the total sales price, including the Buyer Premium, and the sales tax on the packaging of items to be shipped. The only exceptions are if a valid sales tax exemption certificate is supplied LJD prior to checkout or invoicing or if the item(s) are shipped to a State other than New York. In the latter case, a Tangible Personal Property For Resale By A Non-Resident (of New York) Dealer will need to be signed by the Buyer, and adequate evidence of authority to do business in the Buyers home state is required by New York Law. LJD will not refund any sales tax collected.

PAYMENT METHOD & BUYER'S PREMIUM

PAYMENT METHODS - Cash, Bank Wire Transfer, Personal Check (allow 2 week clearance), Master Card or Visa Credit Cards. At the close of the sale of any item(s), title to the property immediately transfers to the successful bidder, who in turn, becomes the owner of the property. Buyer assumes full risk and responsibility for the purchased property, including all costs and expenses of handling, shipping, insurance, taxes, export and otherwise, and is liable for the full purchase price, plus Buyer Premium and applicable taxes. Payment must be made either on the day of the auction or within (7) seven business days from the close of the auction, by Tuesday, August 20th. Checks must clear before merchandise is released, they must be dated and bankable on the day of purchase and they will not be held for any period of time. A $30.00USD fee will be added for returned checks. Personal checks and any type of bank checks: allow 2 wks for clearance. Bank Wire Transfers: $25.00USD bank service charge applies per bank involved in transfer. Payment by credit or debit card: Master Card or Visa and limited to a maximum of $5000.00USD per auction with balances over that amount to be paid in cash or bank wire transfer, absolutely no exceptions. If you are the successful bidder, and do not remit payment as specified, the amount owed will be charged to your credit card together with such charges set forth in these terms of sale.
Under no circumstances will any item be released or packaged for shipping, nor will a shipping quote be offered until full payment is received and cleared.
BUYER'S PREMIUM:
On-Line bid, pay with USA Credit Card: 24.5%
On-Line bid, pay with International Credit Card: 25.5%
On-Line bid, pay by Cash, Check or **Bank Wire: 21.5%
*Live Bid @ Auction, pay by USA credit card: 21.5%
*Live Bid @ Auction, pay by International card: 22.5%
*Live Bid @ Auction, pay by Cash, Check, **Bank Wire: 18%
*Bid Live @ Auction includes bids executed by phone.
**Add $25.00USD bank wire transfer fee

6.0% SALES TAX

Buyers are required to pay Florida State Sales Tex of 6.0% of the total sales price, including the Buyer Premium. The only exceptions are if a valid sales tax exemption certificate is supplied LJD prior to checkout or invoicing or if the item(s) are shipped to a State other than Florida. LJD will not refund any sales tax collected.

PACKING & SHIPPING

PACKING, SHIPPING & INSURANCE - Please see TERMS & CONDITIONS for detailed information on this topic.

1. We ship all over the world

2. We offer in-house packing, which incurs a MINIMUM HANDLING CHARGE of $25.00USD for each shipment packaged. This is applicable to item(s) being shipped to any location.

3. We ship via FEDEX GROUND for USA and U.S.P.S. for International.

4. We will not use your FEDEX or U.S.P.S. A/C to ship.

5. We will arrange private truck transport if that is desired.

6. We will give an estimated shipping quote if you request it, however, your item(s) will need to be packaged in order to generate a quote, so you will automatically incur the per box packaging fee covered in #2 above.

7. We offer insurance and it is @ 1.5% of the total value of your purchases. If loss or damage occurs during shipment, the Buyer files for recovery.

8. We will use the credit card on file for packing, shipping and insurance unless you have advised otherwise at the point of sale.

CONDITION

CONDITION REPORTS - Detailed condition reports are not offered by the auctioneer, Louis J. Dianni, or the Consignor. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. It is the responsibility of the bidder to examine lots in person, through an agent and/or by visiting and viewing the many photos available on LouisJDianni.com on each item being offered for sale. Any condition report given, as a courtesy to a potential bidder, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. All counts, weights and measurements are approximate. We do our best to offer accurate, detailed information on the pieces The Auctioneer shall bear no responsibility for any error or omission.

CONTRACT

Registering to Bid denotes understanding and acceptance of the TERMS & CONDITIONS offered herein, constituting a legal and binding contract between you and Louis J. Dianni, LLC.