Vladimir Afanas'ievich Ovchinnikov (b. 1941) Still life with a bust of the Emperor

Lot 1246. signed in Cyrillic and dated 'V. Ovchinnikov 88' (lower right), signed, inscribed in Cyrillic and dated 'V. Ovchinnikov/Still life with the bust of the Emperor/1988' (on the reverse) - oil on canvas - 54 x 76 in. (137 x 193 cm.) - Estimate: £40,000-60,000

Provenance : Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner

Note : Vladimir Ovchinnikov was one of the founders of the Russian Nonconformist movement in St. Petersburg. Throughout his life Ovchinnikov worked extensively for the Hermitage and Marinsky theatre, as well painting religious pictures. From 1964, the artist exhibited extensively in Russia and abroad. His works are gathered in major museums as well as in private collections all over the world. Ovchinnikov currently lives and works in St. Petersburg.

Chrisie's London. Russian Icons & Pictures Including Works by Nonconformist Artists. 29 November 2007, 2:00 pm - 85 Old Brompton Road, London