This lot consists of an Original Watercolor Painting on Paper signed 'Sergei Tchekhonine' in Cyrillic. Tchekhonie (Russia, 1878 - 1936) was a celebrated artist of many talents, being an illustrationist, ceramicist, book designer, satirical cartoonist and, later, a costume designer of great renown, like many of the great artists of his era. He attended the most prestigious art schools in Russia, and studied with Ilya Repin who was widely known as the greatest Russian artist of the 19th century. He ran the State Porcelain Factory in Leningrad during two separate enures. He designed decorative elements for great buildings. In every endeavour, he achieved the highest level of acclaim for his artistic achievements. After the turmoils in the post Lenin years of Russia, Tchekhonine moved to Paris in 1928, and established himself as one of the great costume designers of the period. This work is typical of his flourish for combining Art Nouveau fluidity, Art Deco design with a touch of Cubistic sensibility.

Finger Lakes Auction has been commissioned to liquidate a collection of Fine Art from a Prominent European Collector and Dealer. This is one of the pieces from that collection. This item is being sold “as isâ€. Unless otherwise noted authenticity has not been firmly established.

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Provenance:
This piece comes from a Prominent European Collector of Fine Art.
Dimensions:
Sight Size = 15†x 10†Framed Size = 20.5†x 15.5'
Circa:

Image is bright and vibrant. No noteworthy blemishes. Signature is bold and clear. Piece shows very well. Painting was not removed from frame.