Bidspirit auction | BORIS RAKHAMIMOV RUSSIAN SURREALIST OIL

BORIS RAKHAMIMOV RUSSIAN SURREALIST OIL PAINTING - An original surrealist oil painting by Russian-American artist Boris Rakhamimov (1950–2023). The vertical composition features a dark bird perched above a highly distorted, smiling caricature face that is held aloft by shadowy figures against a muted, textured background. Executed with expressive, visible brushwork, the piece is initialed and dated ”B.R 09” in black pigment in the lower right quadrant. The artwork is accompanied by the artist's commemorative monograph, In Memory of Boris Rakhamimov, and is directly illustrated on page 111 of the text, where it is cataloged as an oil on paper. The piece is housed in a textured, metallic-toned molded wood frame with a solid hardboard backing and a wire hanger. Surrealism, Russian contemporary, macabre art, avian, published artwork, exhibition catalog, framed fine art, theatrical, expressive portrait. Dimensions Frame: 22 x 10 in. Image: 19 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Visually good overall condition. The painted surface appears stable with no visible flaking, tears, or prominent abrasions. The metallic-toned wood frame exhibits light handling wear and minor edge rubbing. The reverse backing board remains fully intact. The accompanying publication shows mild surface wear to the cover.