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Hermitage Fine Art

185 - VASYL KHMELUK (1903–1986) The musician signed ‘V Khmeluk’ (b…
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Estimate €800 - €1,200
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VASYL KHMELUK (1903–1986) The musician signed ‘V Khmeluk’ (bottom right) gouache on paper 46.5 × 30 cm Vasyl Khmeliuk (1903–1986) was a Ukrainian painter, graphic artist and poet associated with the School of Paris. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków and at the Ukrainian Studio of Fine Arts before settling in Paris in 1928. His first solo exhibition took place in 1931. He exhibited extensively in France, Great Britain, Italy and Switzerland, attracting the attention of major collectors and dealers, including Ambroise Vollard. From 1943 onwards, he was associated with the Galerie Durand-Ruel. Known for his vibrant colours and expressive Post-Impressionist style, his works are held in museum and private collections in Paris, London, Stockholm, Lviv and Oxford. 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 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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