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129 - FEYTEL MULLYAR (1911–2011) Konarmiya (Red Cavalry) signed in…
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Estimate €2,000 - €3,000
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Description
FEYTEL MULLYAR (1911–2011) Konarmiya (Red Cavalry) signed in Cyrillic and dated ‘Mullyar 36’ (bottom left), signed again, titled and dated (on the reverse) mixed media on paper 35.5 × 35.5 cm Painted in 1936, this work depicts two Red Army soldiers wearing ‘Boudionovka’ helmets adorned with a star, associated with the First Cavalry Army. The title, inscribed on the reverse, refers to *Konarmiya* (Red Cavalry), Isaac Babel’s famous collection of short stories inspired by his experience in Semyon Budyonny’s cavalry during the Soviet–Polish War of 1920. Mullyar was a renowned illustrator of Babel’s literary works and frequently explored themes related to Russian and Jewish cultural history. At the buyer’s request, we will 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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