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Nahum Tschacbasov

American, 1899-1984
Biography : Russian-American artist Nahum Tschacbasov (1899-1984) is known for his cubo-surrealistic works which feature a strong psychological element. Some of his work bears a resemblance to work of another Russian-American artist--David Burliuk. He was somewhat of a late starter, moving to Paris in 1932 to study under Adolph Gottlieb, Marcel Gromaire and Fernand Leger. He had his first exhibition in Paris in 1934. He then returned to the US where he joined Rothko and Gottlieb at the Galery Seccession. He was one of the co-founders of The Ten, a group of social conscious abstract painters which included Rothko, Gottlieb, Joseph Solman and Ilya Bolotowsky, among others. In 1944, he began to work at Stanley Hayter's Atelier 17, a center for surrealistic ideas. Between 1936 and 1943, he had five one-man exhibitions at the ACA Galleries and participated in five group shows. He also exhibited at the Whitney, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Knox Albright Museum, the Chicago Institute of Fine Art and Corcoran, among others. His work can be found in the permanent collections of the Met, the Whitney, the Brooklyn Museum and the Jewish Museum. Tschacbasov has been the subject of two recent retrospective at Fletcher Gallery, Woodstock, NY and by my own gallery, Arthur Kalaher Fine Art, Southampton, NY. He was the subject of a retrospective at the National Arts Club entitled: "Nahum Tscacbasov: A Retrospective” in 2013.
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“Untitled Abstract”
“Untitled Abstract”

“Untitled Abstract”

By Nahum Tschacbasov

Located in Southampton, NY

Original mid-century modern abstract oil on canvas painting by the well known Russian/American artist Nahum Tschacbasov. Signed lower right and dated 1945. Condition is very good. P...

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1940s Abstract Expressionist Nahum Tschacbasov

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Canvas, Oil

“Woman with Red Dog”
“Woman with Red Dog”

“Woman with Red Dog”

By Nahum Tschacbasov

Located in Southampton, NY

Modern oil on canvas painting by the Russian/American artist, Nahum Tschacbasov.. Signed top right and dated 1960. Condition is very good; no restorations.. Presently unframed. Provenance: Estate of the artist, Nahum Tschacbasov. Nahum Tschacbasov was born in Russian in 1899 but moved to Chicago when he was a young boy. He moved to New York City as a young man and spent over 50 years living and working from a series of apartments in the Chelsea Hotel. He learned to paint as a young man in France with his early teacher being Georges Rouault. Tschacbasov returned to New York and for years exhibited at ACA gallery, Perls Gallery and later with John Heller...

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1960s Modern Nahum Tschacbasov

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Canvas, Oil

“The Wizard”
“The Wizard”

Nahum Tschacbasov“The Wizard”, 1954

$16,000

H 44 in W 27 in D 0.25 in

“The Wizard”

By Nahum Tschacbasov

Located in Southampton, NY

Here for your consideration is a mid century modern oil painting on masonite by the well known Russian/American artist, Nahum Tschacbasov. The painting depicts an old man with a long wispy beard holding a group of birds. Signed lower right and dated 1954. Presently unframed. Condition is very good. Provenance: The estate of the artist Nahum Tschacbasov. Nahum Tschacbasov Biography : Russian-American artist Nahum Tschacbasov (1899-1984) is known for his cubo-surrealistic works which feature a strong psychological element. Some of his work bears a resemblance to work of another Russian-American artist--David Burliuk. He was somewhat of a late starter, moving to Paris in 1932 to study under Adolph Gottlieb, Marcel Gromaire and Fernand Leger. He had his first exhibition in Paris in 1934. He then returned to the US where he joined Rothko and Gottlieb at the Galery Seccession. He was one of the co-founders of The Ten, a group of social conscious abstract painters which included Rothko, Gottlieb, Joseph Solman and Ilya Bolotowsky, among others. In 1944, he began to work at Stanley Hayter's Atelier 17, a center for surrealistic ideas. Between 1936 and 1943, he had five one-man exhibitions at the ACA Galleries and participated in five group shows. He also exhibited at the Whitney, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Knox Albright Museum, the Chicago Institute of Fine Art and Corcoran, among others. His work can be found in the permanent collections of the Met, the Whitney, the Brooklyn Museum and the Jewish Museum. Tschacbasov has been the subject of two recent retrospective at Fletcher Gallery, Woodstock, NY and Arthur...

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1950s Modern Nahum Tschacbasov

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Masonite, Oil

“Mountains and …”
“Mountains and …”

“Mountains and …”

By Nahum Tschacbasov

Located in Southampton, NY

Outstanding and vibrant figurative oil on canvas painting by the well known American artist, Nahum Tschacbasov. Signed lower right and dated 1945. Partial Perl’s Gallery, New York label verso with partial title on same label verso. Title might be “Mountains and Horses” Condition is very good. The painting is housed in it”s original House...

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1940s Abstract Expressionist Nahum Tschacbasov

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Canvas, Oil

“Mother and Child”
“Mother and Child”

Nahum Tschacbasov“Mother and Child”, 1943

$4,200Sale Price|30% Off

H 30 in W 24 in D 1.25 in

“Mother and Child”

By Nahum Tschacbasov

Located in Southampton, NY

Original oil on canvas painting by the well known Russian/American artist, Nahum Tschacbasov. Signed middle right and dated 1943. Condition is very good. Unlined canvas. The painti...

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1940s Abstract Expressionist Nahum Tschacbasov

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Canvas, Oil

“Woman with Large Bird”
“Woman with Large Bird”

Nahum Tschacbasov“Woman with Large Bird”, 1970

$3,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 36 in W 24 in D 1 in

“Woman with Large Bird”

By Nahum Tschacbasov

Located in Southampton, NY

Oil, acrylic and drip painting on linen canvas by the well know Russian/American artist, Nahum Tschacbasov. Signed upper right and dated 1970. Signed and dated verso as well. Condit...

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1970s Post-Modern Nahum Tschacbasov

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

“Creatures”
“Creatures”

Nahum Tschacbasov“Creatures”, 1947

$396Sale Price|20% Off

H 9 in W 6 in D 0.25 in

“Creatures”

By Nahum Tschacbasov

Located in Southampton, NY

Hand colored original artist proof etching by the well known Russian/American artist Nahum Tschacbasov. Marked “AP” lower left for artist proof in pencil. Signed by the artist lower...

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1940s Modern Nahum Tschacbasov

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Archival Paper, Etching

"Surreal Woman"
"Surreal Woman"

Nahum Tschacbasov"Surreal Woman", Circa 1945

$4,500

H 18 in W 14 in D 0.25 in

"Surreal Woman"

By Nahum Tschacbasov

Located in Southampton, NY

Original oil on fiberboard painting by the Russian/American artist, Nahum Tschacbasov. Signed lower left. Circa 1945. Condition is good. Presently unframed. Framing options are av...

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1940s Post-Modern Nahum Tschacbasov

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Oil, Fiberboard

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Nahum Tschacbasov Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMediumCreation Year
2026$1,250Abstract PaintingsOil Pastel, PaperCirca 1950
2026$400Figurative PrintsArchival Paper, Engraving, Aquatint, Intaglio1947
$825
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