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Hermitage Fine Art

58 - ALEKSEI KIVSHENKO (1851–1895) Struggle with a bear signed in…
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Estimate €10,000 - €15,000
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Description
ALEKSEI KIVSHENKO (1851–1895) Struggle with a bear signed in Cyrillic and dated ‘A Kivshenko 1892’ (bottom right) oil on panel 40.3 x 32.5 cm Painted in 1892 Aleksei Danilovich Kivshenko (1851–1895) was a leading 19th-century Russian painter, renowned for his historical scenes, particularly those depicting the Russo-Turkish Wars. Associated with the Peredvizhniki (Itinerant Artists) movement, his highly detailed compositions and dynamic realism also depicted hunting scenes, genre pieces and scenes from the Caucasus. 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 comprehensive 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 FINE ART: 19th-century art, Modern and Contemporary art, Eastern European art, Icons
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Auction time 07/14/2026 at 2:30 PM
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