Listed Artist Marie Vassilieff (1884-1957) Signed Dual Sided Oil Painting

Description: Winner receives an original signed oil on board painting by well listed Russian artist/set designer Marie Vassilieff (1884-1957). This is a dual sided painting with one side depicting a forest, and the back side depicting a cathedral. The painting is signed on the back side in the upper left corner, seen magnified in picture 9. The side with the forrest landscape is in exquisite condition with no damage whatsoever. The opposite side with the cathedral sketch is in good condition but does have some scuffs with attendant paint losses. The frame is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs, but does have a few minor nicks and scrapes. The painting is ready for hanging as-is. The frame measures roughly 14.5" x 17.75", with the image itself measuring roughly 9.5" x 13". Below is some information about the artist, who has recent auction results up to $778,800. Please feel free to ask us any questions you may have prior to bidding or making an offer. Thank you for checking out our listing. Marie Vassilieff (1884-1957) was born in Smolensk, Russia. In 1903, she gave up studies in medicine and entered the Academy of Fine Arts in Saint Petersburg. In 1906 she traveled to Paris to continue her studies.In 1907 Vassilieff began her studies with Henri Matisse. Then in 1910, along with several other Russian artists she founded the Russian Academy of Painting and Sculpture, she became the director. Also in 1910 Vassilieff exhibited her works for the first time at the Salon des Indépendants, and the Salon d’Automne. She continued to exhibit at this salon regularly. In 1912 Vassilieff founded her own academy, called Académie Vassilieff, it was located on the Avenue du Maine in Montparnasse. This place became her atelier, and it was the meeting place of the most important members of the modern art community. She was associated with the artists of the Bateau Lavoir, she was friends with Leger and Picasso. Vassilieff painted many Cubist works during this period. During World War One, Vassilieff worked on an ambulance for the French Army. She also had a canteen for artists on the second floor of her academy. In 1915 she exhibited in Saint Petersburg. In 1916 she organized a banquet in the honor of Georges Braque at her “Cantine des Artistes.” In 1920 Vassilieff collaborated with designer Paul Poiret creating a series of puppets for the Ballets Suédois. In 1921, Vassilieff participated in a London exhibition of Russian Arts and Crafts at the Whitechapel Gallery. She participated in many exhibitions and in 1925, she created Baroque furniture for ‘’Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Moderne at the Grand Palais in Paris, and she participated in the Bal de la Grande Ourse. In 1927 she created two panels at La Coupole, a huge Art Deco brasserie on the Boulevard Montparnasse. She continued to exhibit at the Salon des Tuileries until 1938. Vassilieff created marionettes for The Marionette Congress in Chicago in 1931. In 1937, she designed her illuminated costumes “Sonnet aux Voyelle” for the Théâtre d’Art et Essai de Louise Lara at l’Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne. She also painted panels for the railroad at the Gare Montparnasse. Always a true modernist, Vassilieff was among the Parisian avant-garde that left a legacy in passion and ingenuity. In her paintings, costume designs, and her incredible puppets, she expressed her unique creativity. Vassilieff’s atelier is now the Musée Montparnasse, nestled in a charming vine covered ally on the Avenue du Maine. This museum is dedicated to the artists of Montparnasse. All of our items have been stored in a temperature controlled environment with no pets or smoking allowed. We strive to provide a wide array of artwork, antiques, and collectibles for everyone from the casual collector to other gallery owners. 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Price: 1295 USD

Location: Hudson, New York

End Time: 2024-11-24T22:53:04.000Z

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