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Fine Sanguine and Black Chalk Portrait of a Chinese Sage Wearing a Mala

$750
£567.56
€654.57
CA$1,047.32
A$1,173.34
CHF 610.72
MX$14,289.04
NOK 7,779.79
SEK 7,326.37
DKK 4,886.29
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About the Item

Ivan Alexandrovich Gerassimoff, 1885-1954, was active in the 30s in Shanghai and Harbin, moving to Tashkent after WWII. His style was strongly influenced by Alexander Yakovlev, a noted Russian painter and graphic artist widely admired for his portrait drawings. Both artists depicted Oriental subjects such as the present drawing in sanguine and black chalk of a Chinese sage in contemplative pose, wearing a mala. Signed Gerassimoff and dated 1948. Original frame and hand colored matting, original backing slightly distressed. Overall dimensions: 23 inches by 29 inches, sight- 14.88 inches by 20.44 inches.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1948
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5828225068452

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