Bidspirit auction | VLADIMIR YAKOVLEV RUSSIAN PENCIL BIRCH

VLADIMIR YAKOVLEV RUSSIAN PENCIL BIRCH TREE DRAWING - This colored pencil on paper drawing by Russian nonconformist artist Vladimir Yakovlev (1934–1998) features an expressive, minimalist rendering of a single birch tree set against a loosely defined landscape. Executed with rapid, broad strokes in a palette of earthy browns, greens, and blues, the work exemplifies the raw, naive style characteristic of the artist's later period. A faint signature is located in the lower right corner. The piece is presented under glass in a dark, wood-toned frame with a blue mat. Notably, this lot is accompanied by strong family provenance documents, including a handwritten letter of authenticity from Vera Teytelbaum stating the drawing was inherited from her late husband, Oleg Teytelbaum, the artist's first cousin. Additionally, a copy of a 1994 Durable Power of Attorney is included, firmly establishing the legal and familial link between Yakovlev and Teytelbaum. russian nonconformist art, soviet underground artist, outsider art drawing, expressionist landscape, original naive sketch, moscow conceptualism, signed yakovlev Dimensions Frame: 13 x 16 in. Drawing: 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. Condition The drawing appears to be in overall good condition based on visual inspection. The sheet shows slight undulation beneath the mat, typical of framed works on paper. The colored pencil strokes remain distinct with no visible signs of fading, foxing, tears, or water damage. The artwork has not been examined outside of its frame. The frame itself exhibits minor surface scuffs and general wear.