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a drawing of a group of people sitting around a tablea drawing of a woman ' s head on a piece of paper
Hermitage Fine Art

146 - NIKOLAI SAPUNOV (1880–1912)
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Estimate €1,000 - €1,500
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Description
NIKOLAI SAPUNOV (1880–1912) Mystical Feast signed with the Cyrillic monogram ‘NS’ (bottom right); property stamp from the collection of Igor Dichenko and an inscription in Cyrillic: ‘Nikolay Sapunov/Misticheskoe zastolie/ veroyatno 1911–12/ ‘This is one of two drawings by N. Sapunov that hung in Pavel Kuznetsov’s studio, given to me by Elena Bebutova’ (on the reverse) pencil on paper 16.8 x 28.5 cm Dated circa 1911–1912 PROVENANCE: Collection of Elena Mikhailovna Bebutova (1892–1970), artist and wife of Pavel Kuznetsov (1878–1968). Collection of Igor Dichenko (Ihor Dychenko) (1946–2015), Soviet and Ukrainian collector, art historian and painter; one of the leading figures of the Ukrainian avant-garde, Kyiv. Private collection, Europe. Nikolai Sapunov was a Russian painter, theatre set designer and graphic artist, and a leading figure in Russian Symbolism. Born in Moscow, he studied at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, where he was notably influenced by Konstantin Korovin and Valentin Serov. He made a name for himself through his highly decorative compositions, his theatrical world and his dreamlike and mystical subjects. Sapunov collaborated with Sergei Diaghilev and Alexandre Benois, creating sets and costumes for major theatrical productions. He died prematurely in 1912, aged 32. At the buyer’s request, we would be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a full assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale From 19th-century art to modern art, Eastern European art, icons, Camille Pissarro, Jean-Baptiste Olive, Lynn Chadwick, Léon Bakst.
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Auction time 10/27/2026 at 2:30 PM
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