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(NO LIVE AUCTION / A deposit is required for this work / please contact the firm) Constantin MAKOVSKIJ (MAKOVSKI) (1839–1915) Portrait of a Young Woman Oil on mahogany panel. Signed on the left. 61 x 53 cm THIS WORK WILL BE ON VIEW EXCLUSIVELY IN PARIS AT OUR EXPERT’S OFFICE: Cabinet CHANOIT – 12 Rue Drouot, 75009 Paris – 01 47 70 22 33 Condition report: - Small thumbtack holes at the four corners of the panel, - A few areas of loss along the edges and beneath the signature, and some micro-retouching visible under UV light - An old varnish and layer of grime have been removed by our restorer to reveal a photographically clear image. - Minor retouching on the upper lip and eyebrows, visible under UV light but not to the naked eye. (See photographs) Conclusion: Apart from these minor issues, the work is in good overall condition Konstantin Makovsky is one of the most famous Russian painters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He began his career as a member of the Peredvizhniki movement (1863–1923), a group that presented a realistic vision of rural Russia. He went on to become one of the masters of historical painting, depicting in masterful scenes featuring numerous figures not only Russia’s memorable tragedies but also the splendour of traditional costumes, ornaments and settings. He was Tsar Alexander II’s favourite painter. Makovski painted a portrait of the Tsar, as well as those of several princes from the imperial entourage and numerous portraits of women, which served as a pretext for depicting the sumptuous traditional costumes. Our portrait illustrates his very virginal vision of the young Russian girl: a pure gaze with crystalline pupils, and a pearly complexion that conveys the innocence of the soul. His masterful brushwork enables him to capture the silky texture and delicacy of the lace, the freshwater pearl necklace, and the velvety petals of the two roses, which echo the floral motifs on the silk of the dress.
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Auction time 10/08/2026 at 2:00 PM
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