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Hermitage Fine Art

172 - SERGEI CHEKHONIN (1878–1936)
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Estimate €500 - €700
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Description
SERGEI CHEKHONIN (1878–1936) ‘Workers of the world, unite!’, design for a dish signed in Cyrillic and dated ‘Sergei Chekhonin 1927’ (bottom centre); numerous pencil inscriptions, ownership stamp from the collection of Igor Dichenko (on the reverse) ink and stencil on paper 14.3 x 10.8 cm Created in 1927 PROVENANCE: The 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. Sergei Chekhonin was a Russian graphic artist, illustrator, ceramic designer and theatre artist. A pupil of Ilya Repin, he was closely associated with the Russian avant-garde and the revolutionary art of the 1920s. From 1918 onwards, he worked notably for the Imperial Porcelain Factory, which became the Petrograd State Porcelain Factory, where he created iconic porcelain designs adorned with revolutionary slogans and compositions inspired by Constructivism. He also produced book illustrations, posters and typographic designs. From 1928 onwards, he lived mainly in France, where he continued his artistic career. At the buyer’s request, we shall 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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