$550
Alexandre Khanine (Russian 1955- ), "Plongeuses du Soir (Evening Divers)"-2002, oil on canvas. Of three nudes in varying poses portrayed in a cubist fashion with abstracted bodies that overlap on another. The woman on the far left with eyes closed and holding a cloth. Woman at center potentially holding a book. Woman at far right depicted in profie and with her hand next to her face. Background also composed of abstracted warm-toned forms. Signed in Cyrillic lower right. Inscribed on verso in Cyrillic and French with information on work and artist. Papillon Gallery label and France Export label on stretcher. Provenance: Papillon Gallery, Los Angeles, California to the present owner. Framed 43.5 inches square. Unframed 38 inches square.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2013-10-06
