The startling discovery at the auction Auction House "Kabinet"

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Auction House " Kabinet" opens a new season of the autumn series of antique auctions. 25 September 2013. ( 17.30 ) held an auction of " Old and rare books, maps , engravings ." 3 October 2013. ( 18.00 ) will be an auction , " Russian paintings and drawings XIX-XX centuries ."

Previously unknown painting Kuzma Petrov - Vodkin's "Orpheus" , amazing work K.Korovin , R. Falk , A.Tyshler N.Kuznetsova , as well as Ilya Repin , I. Shishkin , V. Stozharova , Gerasimov , N. Sinezubova , the first publication of the works of AS Pushkin , a study by Kazimir Malevich, an Tsiolkovsky , the album " Workers ' and Peasants' Red Army" (1934 , artist El Lissitzky ) , first editions of the novels of A. Solzhenitsyn " Cancer Ward " (1968 ) and " The First Circle " (1969 ) , autographs and B.Ahmadullinoy A.Voznesenskogo and more. etc.

Read more in the next . positions. And, most importantly , in catalogs online HELL "Kabinet"

used books
http://www.kabinet-auktion.com/auction/books18/

painting
http://www.kabinet-auktion.com/auction/art21/

Pre-auction exhibition is held in the Central House of Artists (Hall number 1) from 17 to 24 September from 11.00 to 20.00. Address : Central House of Artists ( Krimsky Val 10 ) Hall number 1. Tel.8 499 238 14 69

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The absolute top lot of the auction " Russian paintings and drawings XIX-XX centuries » № 21 ( 63), which will take place on October 3rd 2013. will be unique canvas Kuzma Petrov- Vodkin "Orpheus " of the mid 1900s . One of the earliest paintings of Kuzma Petrov- Vodkin's "Orpheus" has never appeared at public auction - either in Russia or abroad . Huge ( 113h81sm ) symbolist painting was hitherto unknown or the public, nor even the experts!
As the organizers of the auction , the plot canvas depicting Orpheus at the gates of Hades, grieving for the lost Eurydice , inspired by the death of a young Lely Mozharova , which was in love with a young artist . Now in public and private collections known only about a dozen paintings by Petrov- Vodkin this very early period of his work - the first decades of the XX century.
Preliminary assessment of one of the earliest paintings of Kuzma Petrov -Vodkin is 30-45 million rubles.) .

Read more here
http://www.kabinet-auktion.com/auction/art21/35/

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The absolute top lot of the auction " Russian paintings and drawings XIX-XX centuries » № 21 ( 63), which will take place on October 3rd 2013. will be unique canvas Kuzma Petrov- Vodkin "Orpheus " of the mid 1900s . One of the earliest paintings of Kuzma Petrov- Vodkin's "Orpheus" has never appeared at public auction - either in Russia or abroad . Huge ( 113h81sm ) symbolist painting was hitherto unknown or the public, nor even the experts!
As the organizers of the auction , the plot canvas depicting Orpheus at the gates of Hades, grieving for the lost Eurydice , inspired by the death of a young Lely Mozharova , which was in love with a young artist . Now in public and private collections known only about a dozen paintings by Petrov- Vodkin this very early period of his work - the first decades of the XX century.
Preliminary assessment of one of the earliest paintings of Kuzma Petrov -Vodkin is 30-45 million rubles.) .

Read more here
http://www.kabinet-auktion.com/auction/art21/35/

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This is to be called a masterpiece of vivid impressionistic work of Konstantin Korovin's "Summer . The old house , "written by the artist in heavy hungry year 1919 in a remote village in Tver , where formed a sort of a kind of creative co-operative in the country - en plein air for a number of major Russian artists of his time . Works of this period , has an amazing impressionist force and vitality are very rare on the market.
Estimate 27.5 - 33 million rubles.

Another " topom " will be the costumes for the play " Chapaev " staged theater. City Council ( in 1930 -1938 years. He wore abbreviation DEFRA ) Alexander Tischler . Large (up to 51 cm in height ) watercolor able to become independent of any exhibits a collection of paintings of the first half of the twentieth century , as well as to enrich the collection of serious theater , evaluation of each sheet comes to half a million rubles.

Of great interest are also the costumes for the play of Robert Falk's play by Goldoni's " Liar " staged theater. City Council 1940. ( Costume design for the actor Pantalone AI Sasha Nicholas to play " Liar " staged theater. Moscow City Council. 1940 Cardboard , gouache . 47 x 27.5 cm Estimate 350-500 thousand rubles . Etc . )

Four rare watercolors Georg Opitz devoted to Russian troops stay in Paris in 1814 , surely attract the attention of art collectors and the Napoleonic Wars , and fans of courtly scenes , and even the names of some sheets speak for themselves: " A scene in a brothel ", " Game cards "," puppet show in a Paris cafe ... "
( For example - A scene in a brothel . Second half of the 1810s - 1820s . Watercolour . 37 x 28.5 cm goes to auction with an estimate of 430-500 thousand rubles).

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On the " scenic " auction exhibit a whole layer of works by artists of the 1920s . , Which could be set aside in a separate string : graphics D.Moora , K.Chebotareva , A.Platunovoy , B.Efimova , K.Eliseeva , and M.Akselroda many other artists, densely filled the exhibition and spaces among the log of time.

It is particularly noteworthy , and an extensive selection of works - only about 30 lots - with views of Moscow . A wide variety of capital lead separate years, always of particular interest to experienced collectors of old Moscow , and novice collectors who are interested in " local history bias" , especially because these works are often located in the " gentle " price range. Among the authors of the works: I.Kats , N.Kopalkin , E.Horoshy , O.Deyneko , L.Karnauhov , K.Kupetsio , B.Burmistrov , I.Yazev . Streets with old Moscow architecture, Stalin skyscrapers , forgotten already swimming pool "Moscow" ...

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On the " scenic " auction exhibit a whole layer of works by artists of the 1920s . , Which could be set aside in a separate string : graphics D.Moora , K.Chebotareva , A.Platunovoy , B.Efimova , K.Eliseeva , and M.Akselroda many other artists, densely filled the exhibition and spaces among the log of time.

It is particularly noteworthy , and an extensive selection of works - only about 30 lots - with views of Moscow . A wide variety of capital lead separate years, always of particular interest to experienced collectors of old Moscow , and novice collectors who are interested in " local history bias" , especially because these works are often located in the " gentle " price range. Among the authors of the works: I.Kats , N.Kopalkin , E.Horoshy , O.Deyneko , L.Karnauhov , K.Kupetsio , B.Burmistrov , I.Yazev . Streets with old Moscow architecture, Stalin skyscrapers , forgotten already swimming pool "Moscow" ...

other illustrations if you are interested - just add later

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However, and at the auction " Old and rare books, maps , engravings » № 18 ( 62) - 25 September 2013. ( commencement of trading at 17.30 ) - will once again be represented by many rarities. Among the more than 500 lots are such rarities as the first posthumous edition of Pushkin's "Contemporary" 1837 the year with the first publication of the work of AS Pushkin's "The Bronze Horseman " and " Negro of Peter the Great" and a poem by M. Lermontov "Borodino » ( lot is estimated at 480 - 650 thousand rubles.) .


One of the most explicit love letters of Emperor Alexander II to his beloved Princess Catherine Dolgoruky from 1 October 1868 . Estimate 240,000 - 300,000 p .

Bilateral autograph letter K. Tsiolkovsky , dated 1891 year. The letter is addressed to the great Russian physicist , teacher and friend
Tsiolkovsky , Alexander Grigoryevich Stoletov . estimate 110-150 thousand rubles .

" Podnosnogo " edition of "The History of the Apsheron regiment 1700-1892 " in 3 volumes from the collection of Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolayevich ( Younger ). Estimate unique publication on military history is 3.3 - 4 million rubles.

Filokartistov and collectors of historical interest to a large-scale collection of species photographs and postcards (there are about 1200) , relating to the Caucasus : Common types , Church of Armenia and Georgia , maps and sketches of military publications , the views of Sochi , Baku and Tiflis. Lot, which includes the largest selection - two albums collection of postcards on the Caucasus (1890-1915) includes 711 cards - is estimated up to 1 million rubles.

The whole unit auction catalog is traditionally devoted to books futurism and Russian avant-garde. This section highlights items with droppings compilers : " It's rare ! ". This fully lithographed edition of Russian avant-garde - Kazimir Malevich "On New Systems in Art " (Vitebsk, 1919) - the book , filled with 1,000 copies apprentices Vitebsk School under the direction of El Lissitzky . estimate 260-300 thousand rubles .

And the absolute top lot of the auction , " Old and rare books " "-" Place of Herodias " Alexei Remizov , released in Berlin, published by « Trirema » in 1922 . Font and drawings by the artist Nicholas Istselennova . Especially valuable book makes the fact that out of 500 copies only 50 was painted by hand. It is not surprising that the proposed lot - painted , with the number IV, and even signed N.Istselennova (!) is estimated very high: from 1.2 million to 1.5 million .

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At the auction will also feature one of the first avant-garde works by Natalia Goncharova lithographs - is six lithographs Churilina for poetry (1912 ) and a rare lifetime edition , as well as the first edition of Vladimir Mayakovsky's " Whatever page , the elephant , the lion " with K. Zdanevich drawings . ( 1928g. )

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Literature of the Soviet period, " lit " is also widely. From autographs and B.Ahmadullinoy A.Voznesenskogo and first editions of the novels of A. Solzhenitsyn " Cancer Ward " (1968 ) and " The First Circle " ( 1969) . Prior to the legendary " Gagarin " April issue of " Spark " in 1961 with two publishers covers. It is worth noting the album " Workers ' and Peasants' Red Army" (1934 artist El Lissitzky ) . In this rare edition of the parade of the Soviet era with lots of pictures were carved portraits of "enemies of the people." The organizers of the auction and found the originals are placed in the directory untouched photographs.

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At the auction will also feature one of the first avant-garde works by Natalia Goncharova lithographs - is six lithographs Churilina for poetry (1912 ) and a rare lifetime edition , as well as the first edition of Vladimir Mayakovsky's " Whatever page , the elephant , the lion " with K. Zdanevich drawings . ( 1928g. )

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Literature of the Soviet period, " lit " is also widely. From autographs and B.Ahmadullinoy A.Voznesenskogo and first editions of the novels of A. Solzhenitsyn " Cancer Ward " (1968 ) and " The First Circle " ( 1969) . Prior to the legendary " Gagarin " April issue of " Spark " in 1961 with two publishers covers. It is worth noting the album " Workers ' and Peasants' Red Army" (1934 artist El Lissitzky ) . In this rare edition of the parade of the Soviet era with lots of pictures were carved portraits of "enemies of the people." The organizers of the auction and found the originals are placed in the directory untouched photographs.

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Not surprisingly, the media is primarily interested in the upcoming September 25 at CHA " second-hand " Auction House " Kabinet " letter of Emperor Alexander II to Princess Ekaterina Mikhailovna Dolgorukoj number 244 from 1/13 October 1868 Preliminary estimate : 240,000 - 300,000 p . Go up for auction tomorrow camera and fotokorra ...

Submitted by letter - one of the most extensive private correspondence , which for 15 years, led the Emperor Alexander II (1818-1881) and his lover ( from 1880 - morganatic wife ) Princess Catherine M. Dolgorukaya subsequently Serene Princess St. George's ( 1847-1922 ) . Since the correspondence illuminates details of personal lives of the Russian Emperor , the bulk of the letters preserved in the State Archives of the Russian Federation. Only a small part of the epistolary heritage of the emperor is in private collections , so the appearance of each letter in the antique market - a significant event.


The text of the letter :
Number 244 Tuesday . 1 /October 13, 1868 9:00 am

After returning from a morning walk in the park , I , filled with happiness , engaged in his favorite pastime - reading your letter . It was the day of my return , but I'm in no hurry. My thoughts were full, as usual my dear imp who will forgive me and promised even more pleasure than in our first meeting 2/14 . And my angel to give you a promise that we will again in each other's arms with the same joy as before , but the remaining prudent because of your mdf, which you really love . But we still have to find yourself sweetly together after all that we endured after Paris. But nothing can compare with the joy of what we do. We're two hungry , who can not wait for the moment of connection with one another , and we are forever inseparable , feeling happy to be husband and wife before God.

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5 pm , at the villa.

Despite the fact that I breathe only in the arms of my beloved angel , I use the first free minute in the morning to write you a few words . At 11 am, I left the king, and was present at the launching of the frigate. I welcomed all the officers , " Alexander Nevsky " under the command of my son. Returning to the Winter Palace in 1 ½, I received your letter number 251 and your envelope , not being able to open it. But I thank you in advance for the dreams that come true and for pleasure. I belong to you and only you breathe . Did you know that your attention - the only desire of my heart , and I will not not grateful. Thank you for the kind words that you write to her husband. This ends . I have a lot to do. < ... > But I try to see you soon . In anticipation of our meeting , I am trembling all over again . I imagine your pearl in a shell .

In 12 nights . In Lisino .

Oh, my angel , I am reminded of our closeness and how we were going crazy with delight , as husband and wife. You saw what he squeaked with joy , while willing to kiss his beautiful shell , and then again after she whispered in his ear, "I love you "! That's for sure , we can say that we were madly sweet! Now more peeps , I think.

Oh! Thank you, thank you , dear angel , for all those fond memories that have brought me so much pleasure as anything that brings me to my sweet little wife , who is the center of my life. And I am happy and proud to be her husband before God. Not our fault that missed their happiness. Our happiness nothing can stop it. I love the happy memories that you give me . I can not find such a life with Mary , but maybe I forgot about them in our nest. < ... > Also, I hope to receive your dear letter tomorrow night. And on Friday at 6:00 pearl hide in his beloved sink. Now it's time to sleep. I embrace you, my soul , Kate and happy that I'm yours forever.

Read more
http://www.kabinet-auktion.com/auction/books18/116/

Lot 116

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Thank you for the wonderful AI and a comprehensive overview of their past trading yesterday .
http://artinvestment.ru/invest/russi...d_october.html

I would also add , firstly, of the " Orpheus ", which was sold for nearly $ 1 million. In the early 1960s, the owners bought her paintings at the Art Salon " Moskomissiontorga " for only 30 rubles. , And, as the work of an unknown artist. And ever since , " Orpheus" was hanging on the wall of a Moscow apartment .
Reference: on the art market over the past 25 years has sold a total of 38 works of this rare auction for the artist. The most expensive work at the moment is "Still Life with Apples and eggs ", sold in 2012. over 2 million 977 thousand U.S. But as an early work - "Chaos" ( 98h130 cm, 1906 ) . was sold at Sotheby's in 2004. for 288 thousand dollars.

http://www.vesti.ru/videos?vid=541661



http://kommersant.ru/doc/2302163



Organizers of the auction - co-owners of the auction house "Kabinet" Constantine Zhouromsky and Xenia Tsann -kai -si - note that almost all the lots have gone to significant excess of the reserve price , in some cases, the " multiplicity" amounted to more than 6 , for many items , " sprang up " fight in the hall and on the phone.
Thus, the entire collection sold sketches of costumes for productions of " Chapaev " and " Sunny Side " directed by theater. City Council ( DEFRA , 1930 - 31gg . ) Alexander Tischler . Evaluation of each sheet reaches half a million rubles. The most expensive in the collection of the 6 lots became Costume Isayev - Petka for the play " Chapaev ". This item has risen six times and sold for 1 million 450 thousand rubles .
A few more notable results. Ink drawing of Alexandra Platunova " Waiting for the tram " ( 1920 ). Grew up with the starting price of 18 rubles to the final price - 110 rubles . Colored drawing of Ivan Yazeva " Pool Moscow" (1962 ) at the start of 120 thousand " left" as a result of active trading for 330 thousand rubles . Caricature "Jewish bully ", made by the artist Julius Ganf published in the journal "Crocodile » № 38 for 1926 . cost the buyer of 200 thousand rubles . A watercolor "Moscow Kremlin . View from the river , " Xenia merchant (1958 ) was sold for 150 thousand rubles .

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On the eve of September 25 , the House "Kabinet" very successfully conducted antiquarian auction " Old and rare books, maps , engravings » № 18 ( 62), which exhibited more than 500 lots. Among the largest sales:
Letter of Alexander II to Princess Ekaterina Mikhailovna Dolgorukoj - one of the most explicit love letters to his beloved Emperor , written in Russian and French, with the number 244 number from 1/13 October 1868 - higher than the starting estimate ( 240 million rubles). Almost 3 times and cost the buyer at 660,000 rubles.

Excellent report on Russia 1 (a letter read Vladimir Menchov ) .
http://www.vesti.ru/videos?vid=540273&cid=3041

http://www.mosobltv.ru/?an=news_page&uid=39951

Among the extensive collection of photographs and postcards , relating to the Caucasus , the most remarkable lot, which included 711 (!) Cards in two albums (1890 - 1915gg . ) , Started with a mark of 750 thousand rubles. and was sold for 2 million 200 thousand rubles .
Once again, a whole block of the auction catalog was devoted to books futurism and Russian avant-garde. In this section, it is worth noting , first, one of the legendary books of Russian Futurism Tiflis period : Alex twisted " Obesity roses. About Terentyeva verses and others " (1918 ) . Making K.Zdanevicha . The price for this rarity has increased more than 7 times, and at the start of 180 thousand rubles. was sold for $ 1 million . 300 thousand rubles .

And finally , the absolute top lot of " book " auction - " Place of Herodias " Alexei Remizov , published in Berlin in 1922 . Font and drawings by the artist Nicholas Istselennova . Especially valuable book makes the fact that out of 500 copies only 50 was painted by hand. This publication is for the number IV, and even signed N.Istselennova (!) , Rated very high , from 1.2 million to 1.5 million. And significantly exceeded the upper limit of the estimate. Results: 1 million 800 thousand rubles.

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The excellent results of these trades are encouraging.
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