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472 - Wladimir Polissadiw (French-Ukrainian, 1883-1940) Religious …
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Wladimir Polissadiw (French-Ukrainian, 1883-1940) Religious art, 1935-1936 Unique original manuscript in two autograph fascicles illustrated with 12 vignettes and 8 compositions. Text entirely handwritten in black ink (calligraphy in capitals) and original illustrations in gouache and gold highlights (inserted). 11 and 10 pp. on strong Bristol paper (dry stamp "Bristol / FG"), folded, mounted and glued on mitre. Each issue preserved in a folder covered with soft full vellum Engraved bookplate of Dr R. Germain affixed to the back cover of each issue Height 35 Width 26.5 cm. Provenance : - collection of Dr Pierre-Raoul Germain (1885-1974) ; - Claude Bernès collection (1941-2025). Fascicule I (1935) The title page bears the handwritten words "Edition originale, exemplaire unique n°1 / Paris 1935" followed by the artist's signature. A veritable plea for the revival of Christian art, the author compiles quotations from art critics of the time to confront and reveal his artistic approach, presented as a spiritual alternative to radical modernity, even daring a comparison with Cubism and Pablo Picasso. The text is illustrated with 10 small captioned in-text vignettes, and 4 large full-page out-of-text compositions depicting different versions of the Virgin and Child in the Hodigitria style, in gold/silver and bright colours (lapis blue, deep red). Fascicule II (1936) In this fascicule, Polissadiw enunciates a mystical and radical discourse on "Truth" in art, and a virulent critique of the spirit of "Montparnasse" and the pride of the modern artist. In addition to 8 in-t. vignettes, 4 full-page paintings h.t. Christ in Majesty (The Word); The Nativity (Manger scene); The Crucifixion (Calvary); Saint Dominic (The episode of Lepanto and the Rosary). He declares that these works are "initial" and that no subsequent reproduction will be authorised by him.
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About the sale MARIE VASSILIEFF - THE GOLDEN AGE OF MONTPARNASSE
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Auction time 06/08/2026 at 2:00 PM
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