A very small abrasion on the upper lip. There is an area with faint craquelure at lower left. A small indent to canvas at lower right. Some soiling to canvas, including a spot at center near the lip. Canvas buckling slightly in the upper corners.

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Auction: Russian Paintings / Russian Works of Art, Apr 21, 2026

• Auction of Russian Paintings / Russian Works of Art Tops $1.7 Million

• April 21, 2026 Sale Total Soars Past Expectations Amid International Bidding

• Circa 1905 Winter Sunset by Ivan Fedorovich Choultsé Achieved $152,900

• Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted for Future Auctions

NEW YORK, NY – Doyle’s highly successful auction of Russian Paintings / Russian Works of Art on April 21, 2026 saw international bidding drive outstanding results and a sale total that topped $1.7 million – far surpassing expectations. The paintings section of the sale delivered exceptional prices for a broad range of Russian art spanning the 19th and 20th centuries.

Ivan Fedorovich Choultsé
Transatlantic competition drove bidding on a radiant landscape by Ivan Fedorovich Choultsé (1874–1939) far beyond its $20,000–40,000 estimate, achieving an impressive $152,900. Titled Coucher de soleil (Engadine), or Twilight of the Gods, the circa 1905 work captures a brilliant sunset over a snow-covered landscape in the Swiss Alps—a region that proved a rich source of inspiration for the artist. Choultsé was celebrated for his masterful handling of light, particularly in winter scenes, where he rendered snow and ice with remarkable luminosity and depth.

Alexey Gavrilovich Venetsianov
Portrait of a Girl with a Hay Rake attributed to Alexey Gavrilovich Venetsianov achieved a stunning $140,200 amid spirited bidding that spanned the globe. Venetsianov (1780-1847) is widely regarded for his sensitive portrayals of rural life, which helped shape a distinctly Russian school of genre painting in the early 19th century. Property from a West Coast Private Collection, the present painting depicts a young peasant girl rendered in the characteristic manner of the Russian master.

Dmitri Krasnopevtsev
Strong results were also seen for Soviet non-conformist art, with a focused group of works underscoring continued demand for “unofficial” artists working beyond the limits of state-sanctioned doctrine. Among them, a still life by Dmitri Krasnopevtsev (1925-1995) achieved $70,350, reflecting sustained collector interest in artists who developed highly individual visual languages—often marked by wit, experimentation, and a pointed engagement with the realities of Soviet life.

Russian Works of Art
The April 21 sale also featured a section showcasing Russian Works of Art, including Fabergé, enamels, silver, porcelain and icons. (Read More)

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