- What is the history of this canvas?
      
     - Bogoliubov - naval officer, man of the world, he passed his friendship with Alexander III, who was, incidentally, excellent artistic taste.
      
     The king was collecting paintings hierarchy. Perhaps, the Russian emperor gave his father-in sheet - the king of Denmark, and from his collection of paintings carried over to a collection of the English monarch. In the end, the canvas has got his personal secretary, whose grandson and put the painting up for auction.
      
     Portrait of a modern Tretyakov and Morozov
      
    - What are the paintings are interesting Russian collectors?
      
     - First of all, Russian interests Wanderers. And they are ready to compete in price to the last.
      
     And Russian collectors are always quite closely "watching" on the works of Russian art at the beginning of XX century. Because it is a classic and the most vivid, rich, unpredictable and unexpected formation of Russian art. Several revolutions have opened, and liberated people from certain conventions of life. And this breakthrough was reflected on the canvas by Russian artists of the time.
      
     - What, in your opinion, the Russian spirit in our art?
      
     - I will answer as his understanding of Russian collectors and collectors of all the republics of the former Soviet Union, right? Because they tend to acquire the masterpieces of Russian artists. They feel this is the art of heart and soul. In the first place. It is the art they love. And such an approach can not but arouse respect for the Russian collectors.
      
    - Joe, who they are, Russian collectors of Russian art?
      
     - Of course, today's oligarchs are very active, but there is another layer of new collectors who have a small business, but interest in art and, more importantly, want to buy something for yourself. And for them there are many things available. You can buy paintings, devoted to Russian ballet, the work of little-known Russian artists who emigrated, such as France and worked there in the 20's of last century ... If you dig a well, you know how many there yet, you can open interesting!
      
     Russia still have someone stand!
      
     - In the late 80's at Sotheby's sold well the informal Russian artists, but attention to them quickly exhausted. I wonder whether Sotheby's contemporary art in Russia today?
      
     - So far I can say this: we are carefully considering.
      
     There are interesting authors. I really like the work of photographer Sergei Bratkova. True, he is from Kharkov, but actively exhibited in Moscow, this is where I learned about it. He has an unusual style, its own special look.
      
     Olga Chernyshova is an impressive work in video art. It basically removes that surrounds her home, obtained a very peculiar thing. And I wonder how it will develop further. Contemporary art modern Russia we see as a promising trend that is likely to be in demand in the next generation of collectors.
      
     Among modern painters, I would single out Seeds Faibisovich. He is very strong, a good artist who will surely be a classic Russian paintings. And, of course, Erik Bulatov. He still deserves top marks, although the peak of his creativity came in the eighties of last century.
      
     How to make profit fate
      
     - Joe, why did you decide to link their fate with the art?
      
     - You know it happens, read a book about someone's fate - and wants to rewrite his own fair copy ...
      
     That to me is what happened when I found out about Christina Robinson, a Scottish artist. It is in the XIX century, left for Russia. He painted portraits of the nobility, Nicholas I and his family. This is only for a very strong woman - unknown country, foreign customs. But it was all so exciting! And I made my choice - went to study art in Scotland. Thanks to Kristine changed profession.
      
     - Get a job at Sotheby's, must have been difficult?
      
     - Of course, as Sotheby's in England is very serious, indeed, a prestigious business. And I had heard about it from childhood. We can now say that the work at Sotheby's been my ultimate dream.
      
     Although all I kept repeating: where you are and where Sotheby's? Because my family is not rich - my mother worked in a hospital, his father - an engineer.
      
     I had to try hard and make a lot of effort to make his career. But I did it, and I moved from Edinburgh to London.
      
     - career mean to you lot?
      
     - Yes, I believe, that career is more important than anything else. And not just for women. But for the individual.
      
     It is important to understand that you are respected, appreciated.
      
     - Today, you are constant in their belief?
      
     - Of course, I have a difficult job. Many complexities. Affect the differences between the culture of Russia and England. Of course, when you're twenty, all can be easily, and when 10 years more, then make a career challenge. But every year I become more professional, accumulated knowledge and experience.
      
     For me, career, professionalism are priorities in my life. The plans - to continue living, friendship, love ...
      
    - Does the Sotheby's auctions in Moscow?
      
     - Talking about specific plans too early. And I can not say that we will hold an auction in Moscow in a year or two. Although as professionals and as a person I would be very interesting to organize an auction here. Moscow is moving toward becoming a global center of contemporary art and art business.
      
     In recent years, progress is especially notable. There are many iconic events, exhibitions, world-class. And besides, in Moscow, many affluent and versed in the art collectors, I would even call them patrons. Artistic life in Moscow is seething.
      
     And I'm just skin feel when I come here - there is movement, there are prospects.
      
     Dossier "VM»
      
    Joanna Vickery was born in Edinburgh.
      
     Graduated from the Faculty of Philology University in England in the field: the Russian language, literature and culture and the German language, literature and culture.
      
     Even at the university during the writing of term paper on German Expressionism realized that art attracts her more than literature.
      
     So after graduation, decided to continue studying art in Scotland.
      
     In the auction house Sotheby's has 12 years of age.

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