Bidspirit auction | GEORGES ARTEMOFF RUSSIAN NUDE FEMALE

GEORGES ARTEMOFF RUSSIAN NUDE FEMALE OIL PAINTING - A Russian Post Impressionist painting depicting a seated nude female surrounded by a bright geometric pattern by Georges Artemoff, Russian, 1892 to 1965. Signed, Artemoff, lower left. Framed. Note: George Artemoff was born in the Don Valley area of Russia in 1892. He studied in Rostov and Moscow before he came to the Montparnasse district of Paris in 1913. There he became acquainted with Ossip Zadkine, Juan Gris, Jules Pascin, Modigliani, and Picasso. In 1914 he joined the French Foreign Legion, only to be wounded at Champagne. He returned to Russia where he remained through the Revolution until 1923. In 1923 he took a studio in Paris. His work was influenced by his Russian heritage; he often painted scenes featuring Cossacks or various themes from Russian folklore. In 1927, he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Decorateurs where he won the silver medal, and in 1928, the gold medal. He exhibited continuously throughout the 1930s in Paris and all across France. In 1937 his work was featured in one of the pavilions at l Exposition Universalle, one of the most important exhibitions of the decade. One of a kind artwork. Russian Avant Garde Fine Art, Modernist Paintings And Wall Decor Collectibles. Dimensions Frame 37 x 25 1/2 in. Board 33 1/4 x 21 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of wear and age. Has craquelures. Has chips and stains in paint. Chips in board around edges and frame. Refer to photos. Sold as is.