Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE RUSSIAN OIL PAINTING BY

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN OIL PAINTING BY ALEKSEI ISUPOV - Aleksei Vladimirovich Isupov or Alessio Issupoff, Russian, 1889 to 1957, an oil on canvas laid on board depicting a man and a horse. Signed lower right. Housed in a richly ornate gilt wood frame. Circa the early 20th century. Aleksei Isupov was a son of a woodcarver. He studied in the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture under A. Vasnetsov, A. Arkhipov, K. Korovin, V. Serov. He lived in Moscow until 1915 and again in 1922 to 1925, and in Central Asia in 1915 to 1921, where he did his military service, 1915 to 1917; later he moved to Italy, 1926 onwards. He participated in exhibitions as of 1908. While in Central Asia, he painted numerous views of Tashkent and Samarkand and copied the ornamental designs of unique architectural monuments in Bukhara, Samarkand and Tashkent. His students, among others, included N.Karakhan, M.Kupriyanov, S.Chuykov. In 1926, he went for medical treatment to Italy. During the Second World War, he was an active participant of the resistance movement in Rome. One of a kind artwork. Provenance: Estate of Eric Jansson, Roswell, Georgia. Antique Russian Fine Art, Classic Paintings And Wall Decor Collectibles. THIS LOT IS ELIGIBLE FOR A 30-DAY UNCONDITIONAL RETURN FROM THE DATE OF THE SALE. RETURN SHIPPING IS THE BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. CANCELLATIONS REQUESTED PRIOR TO THE RECEIPT OF WON LOTS WILL NOT BE HONORED. Dimensions Frame 22 x 26 in. Image 15 1/2 x 19 3/8 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Chips on frame. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.