Helping to determine the cost of

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Сообщение от SergeiSK

Well if Valery S. wrote that "the picture is ogrmnoy rare", then the work itself, he was very pleased He usually sparing of praises, but here is another case.
Figure and really rare. Konenkov auctions practically does not occur. Here is his picture "Alexander Pushkin", paper, pencil, 41h29, 2 cm, 1950, examination VS Silaeva, exhibited in May last year in the auction house "Cabinet" in Moscow. Estimate 140000-160000 rub. The truth was not sold out.
I think your picture is more expensive - within $ 10000. But he is so worth it for the buyer
When should decide the price, then let me know ...

   Thank you for your detailed response. I saw you mentioned figure in 1950 in "Kabinente.
But, I think, based on the results of those trades when determining the value of "Aphrodite", is not entirely correct.
First, pencil graphics Konenkova 1950-60 gg. (according to their degree of prevalence) can not be compared with watercolors (equipment is not characteristic of the artist, which resulted in such flattering words in conclusion Valeria Stanislavovich not managed to find a parallel in the major museums and private collections), 1910-ies.
For example, in addition to watercolors, I myself have a couple of pencil works Konenkova (not for sale), and there is no illusion as to their value.
I would be here soon to compare the works of Benoit pre-revolutionary period and the post-war emigrant ....
And, secondly, I would still take into account the degree of decoration, "" beauty "of this work, could fit very well in their performance in a number of works of the Silver Age.
Above the price of course I think about it, but I think it will differ from that articulated by you at times.
Best regards,