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UKRAINIAN AMERICAN DAVID BURLIUK 5 FLORIDA OIL PAINTINGS - A collection of five miniature paintings by Ukrainian-American artist David Burliuk (1882–1967), executed in oil on Fredrix commercial canvas panels. The suite features vibrant, impasto-rich depictions of ”Florida water landscapes, ” including coastal scenes, palm trees, islands, and a waterside gazebo. The fronts are signed in various locations, with some bearing the full surname ”Burliuk” and others initialed ”D.B.” The reverse of each panel features handwritten annotations detailing titles such as ”Florida Island, ” ”Lake Florida, ” and ”Stirrup, ” along with the artist's name and the date 1956. Original retail stickers and printed text are also present on the versos. Two panels measure 3 by 5 inches, and three measure 4 by 5 inches. The lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by the David Burliuk International Foundation (DBIF), dated July 25, 2024, confirming their authenticity. David Burliuk art, Ukrainian avant-garde, American coastal landscapes, miniature oil paintings, impasto landscape, mid-century Florida art, DBIF authenticated, modernism. Dimensions 3 paintings: 4 x 5 in, 2 painting: 3 x 5 in. Condition The five canvas panels are in overall good, stable condition. Minor wear, slight fraying, and small bumps are visible to the extreme edges and corners from handling. The painted surfaces appear stable, retaining characteristic impasto texture without obvious paint loss. The versos display age-appropriate toning, original handwritten annotations, and varied retail stickers.