Vladimir Ovchinnikov Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Vladimir Ovchinnikov Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 10, 2024
Vladimir Afanasyevich Ovchinnikov (Russian,1941 - 2015) Large Oil Painting on Canvas
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
Oil on canvas titled "Oedipus and the Sphinx" on verso along with the date 2000, size 160 x 115 sm (71" x 53") and artist's signature. Also signed lower right. Very impressive artwork.
Lion and Unicorn
Apr. 06, 2024
RUSSIAN SURREALIST PAINTING BY VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV
Est: $100 - $150
Vladimir Ovchinnikov, 1941 to 2015, an oil on canvas painting, The Red Carriage, 2002. Signed and dated lower left, additionally signed, titled and dated verso. Note: Vladimir Afanasyevich Ovchinnikov was a Russian artist, sculptor, set designer, one of the leading masters of unofficial art in Leningrad, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation (2005). One of a kind artwork. Russian Nonconformist Art And Wall Decor Collectibles.
Antique Arena Inc
Jan. 27, 2024
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (RUSSIAN 1941-2015)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (RUSSIAN 1941-2015) The Red Carriage, 2002 oil on canvas 116 x 89 cm (45 1/2 x 35 in.) signed and dated lower left CONDITION To request a condition report, please email info@shapiroauctions.com N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Nov. 01, 2023
A VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV, RUSSIAN (1941-2015) OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Vladimir Ovchinnikov, Russian (1941-2015) oil on canvas painting titled "The Red Carriage". Footnote: Vladimir Ovchinnikov (1941 - 2015) was active/lived in the Russian Federation. Vladimir Ovchinnikov is known for his Surreal figure and genre painting.
Helios Auctions
May. 14, 2022
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (RUSSIAN 1941-2015)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Junk Yard 1988 oil on canvas 120 x 128.5 cm (47 1/4 x 50 5/8 in.) framed dimensions: 134 x 142.5 cm (52 x 56 1/8 in.) signed and dated lower right; signed, dated and titled on verso CONDITION Observed in frame, the painting is in very good condition. Inspection under UV light shows no sign of restoration. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Feb. 06, 2022
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (RUSSIAN, 1941-2015).
Est: $800 - $1,200
Oil on canvas. "The Red Car". 2002. Signed and dated lower left. Signed, titled in Russian, and dated verso. From a Greenwich, Connecticut collection. RETURNED TO SALE DUE TO NON-PAYMENT
Clarke Auction Gallery
Sep. 28, 2021
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (RUSSIAN, 1941-2015).
Est: $50 - $1,000
Oil on canvas. "The Red Car". 2002. Signed and dated lower left. Signed, titled in Russian, and dated verso. From a Greenwich, Connecticut collection.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Sep. 12, 2021
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (RUSSIAN, 1941-2015).
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Oil on canvas. "The Red Car". 2002. Signed and dated lower left. Signed, titled in Russian, and dated verso. From a Greenwich, Connecticut collection.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Jul. 31, 2021
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (RUSSIAN 1941-2015)
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (RUSSIAN 1941-2015) The Flying Island,2003 oil on canvas 195 x 130 cm (76 3/4 x 51 1/8 in.) signed and dated lower left; signed, dated and titled on verso EXHIBITED Mimi Ferzt, New York, Vladimir Ovchinnikov, June 10–27, 2004 PROVENANCE Acquired from the above exhibition at Mimi Ferzt by the present owner CONDITION Observed in frame, the painting appears in good condition. Minor scuffing to the upper right edge. The canvas has warped slightly to the upper left corner. Not inspected under UV. framed dimensions: 198 x 132 cm (78 x 52 in.) N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Jul. 29, 2021
Vladimir Ovchinnikov (Russian, 1941-2015) (AR)
Est: €32,000 - €36,000
Vladimir Ovchinnikov (Russian, 1941-2015) (AR), The Temptation of St. Anthony, 1977, titled in cyrilics: "В.Овчинников Искушение святого Антония" oil on canvas, 75 x 60 cm. Signed and dated bottom right and titled, signed, dated on the reverse. Provenance: George Costakis Collection, Athens, Greece. Notes: Vladimir Ovchinnikov was a leading member of the Leningrad unofficial art movement beginning in the 1960s. He was involved in many of the movement's landmark events, including the Exhibition of Workmen Artists held at the Hermitage Museum in 1964, which was open for only two days before being closed by the KGB. Ovchinnikov never received formal art training, although he worked as an assistant stage designer at the Kirov Theater in Leningrad. In the mid-1970s, Ovchinnikov participated in the first officially-sanctioned exhibition of nonconformist art in Leningrad. He was a member of the St. Petersburg Group of Painters, led by Mikhail Chemiakin. Ovchinnikov's scenes are drawn from the life of the Leningrad suburbs. His distinctive, simplified, naïve style employs full-bodied tubular figures, resembling toys made out of polished wooden blocks. Since his figures display no emotion, the artist's intentions are conveyed through gesture, the careful deployment of figures and objects, and artful theatrical spotlighting. Lot location: Loudos Auctions Athens.
Loudos Auctions
Jun. 09, 2021
Vladimir Ovchinnikov (Russian, 1941-2015) 'Final rehearsal (Boyar woman Morozova)'
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
Vladimir Ovchinnikov (Russian, 1941-2015) 'Final rehearsal (Boyar woman Morozova)' signed in Cyrillic and dated '95'; inscribed with the artist's name, the title, date '1995' and size (verso) oil on canvas 130 x 195cm (51 3/16 x 76 3/4in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 04, 2021
Vladimir Ovchinnikov (Russian, 1941-2015) Judgment of Paris, 1978
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Vladimir Ovchinnikov (Russian, 1941-2015) Judgment of Paris, 1978 oil on canvas signed in Cyrillic and dated (lower right); signed, titled, and dated (verso) 23 1/2 x 29 1/2 inches. We would like to thank Mikhail Ovchinnikov for his assistance cataloguing the painting
Hindman
Apr. 25, 2021
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (RUSSIAN B. 1941)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (RUSSIAN B. 1941) Motorcycle, oil on canvas 161 x 115 cm (63 3/8 x 45 1/4 in.) signed lower right; signed, dated and titled on verso CONDITION Observed in frame, the painting appears in age-appropriate condition. Scattered scuffs, the largest measuring 4 cm (1 5/8 in.). A vertical scratch measuring 17.78 cm (7 in.) to the lower left. Scattered surface soiling to the upper right and lower left. Inspection under UV shows an even layer of varnish, but no apparent signs of restoration. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Nov. 23, 2020
Vladimir Ovchinnikov (1941-2015) - Landscape with Leda and the swan
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
Vladimir Ovchinnikov (1941-2015) Landscape with Leda and the swan oil on canvas 43 ½ x 35 5/8 in. (110.5 x 90.4 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 07, 2020
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (RUSSIAN B. 1941)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (RUSSIAN B. 1941) King David, 1992 oil on canvas 115 x 82 cm (45 1/4 x 32 1/4 in.) signed and dated lower left; signed, dated and titled on verso CONDITION Observed in frame, the work is in good original condition. Some fine and stable craquelure in places. Surface dust and dirt. Inspection under UV light shows variant fluorescence to parts of the varnish, no apparent signs of restoration. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Nov. 07, 2020
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (RUSSIAN B. 1941)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (RUSSIAN B. 1941) In Front of the Television, 1983 oil on canvas 76 x 63.5 cm (30 x 25 in.) signed and dated lower right; signed, titled, and dated on verso LOT NOTES Shipping stamp on verso CONDITION Observed in frame. The work is in overall excellent condition. Inspection under UV shows no apparent signs of restoration. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Jul. 21, 2020
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (1941-2015) Annunciation
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (1941-2015) Annunciation signed in Cyrillic and dated 'V. Ovchinnikov 77.' (lower right) ; further signed in Cyrillic, inscribed with title in Russian and dated 'V. Ovchinnikov/1977.' (on the reverse) oil on canvas351⁄4 x 293⁄4 in. (89.5 x 75.5 cm.)
Christie's
Jul. 21, 2020
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (1941-2015) Kirpichiki [Small bricks]
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (1941-2015) Kirpichiki [Small bricks] signed in Cyrillic and dated 'V. Ovchinnikov 88.' (upper right) ; further signed in Cyrillic, inscribed in Russian with title and dated 'V. Ovchinnikov/1988.' (on the reverse) oil on canvas241⁄4 x 211⁄2 in. (61.6 x 54.6 cm.)
Christie's
Jul. 16, 2020
Vladamir Ovchinnikov (1941-2015): Escapee
Est: $800 - $1,200
Oil on canvas, 1992, signed 'B. Ovchinnikov' and dated lower left, signed, titled and dated on the reverse. 55 1/4 x 31 1/2 in., unframed.
STAIR
Nov. 25, 2019
OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (1941-2015) Large Autumnal Still Life
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (1941–2015) Large Autumnal Still Life signed and dated 1982, also further signed, titled in Cyrillic and dated on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 113 by 79 cm. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner in the 1990s. Private collection, New York.
MacDougall's
Nov. 25, 2019
Vladimir Ovchinnikov (1941-2015) Landscape with Leda and the swan
Est: £15,000 - £20,000
Vladimir Ovchinnikov (1941-2015) Landscape with Leda and the swan oil on canvas 43 ½ x 35 5/8 in. (110.5 x 90.4 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 05, 2019
OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (1941–2015) Noah's Ark
Est: £12,000 - £18,000
OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (1941–2015) Noah's Ark signed and dated 2005, also further signed, titled in Cyrillic and dated on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 194 by 130 cm.
MacDougall's
Jun. 05, 2019
OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (1941–2015) Morning in the Old City
Est: £12,000 - £18,000
OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (1941–2015) Morning in the Old City signed and dated 1998, also further signed, titled in Cyrillic and dated on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 130 by 193.5 cm.
MacDougall's
Jun. 05, 2019
OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (1941–2015) Interior with a Burning Stove
Est: £8,000 - £12,000
OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (1941–2015) Interior with a Burning Stove signed and dated 1988, also further signed, titled in Cyrillic and dated on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 60 by 80 cm.
MacDougall's
Jun. 05, 2019
OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (1941–2015) The Judgement of Paris
Est: £15,000 - £20,000
OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (1941–2015) The Judgement of Paris signed and dated 1977, also further signed, titled in Cyrillic and dated on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 75.5 by 90 cm.
MacDougall's
Jun. 03, 2019
Vladimir Ovchinnikov (1941-2015) Shuvalovo station oil on canvas laid down on panel 35 ¼ x 43 ¼ in. (89.6 x 100.9 cm.)
Est: £30,000 - £40,000
Vladimir Ovchinnikov (1941-2015) Shuvalovo station signed in Cyrillic and dated 'V. Ovchinnikov 77' (lower left) oil on canvas laid down on panel 35 ¼ x 43 ¼ in. (89.6 x 100.9 cm.) Painted in 1977
Christie's
May. 18, 2019
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (RUSSIAN B. 1941)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (RUSSIAN B. 1941) Lunatic, 1990 oil on canvas 60 x 50 cm (23 5/8 x 19 5/8 in.) signed and dated lower right; signed, dated and titled in Cyrillic on verso
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Nov. 28, 2018
*OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (1941-2015) Romantic Still Life
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
*OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (1941-2015) Romantic Still Life signed and dated 2005, also further signed, titled in Cyrillic and dated on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 60.5 by 50.5 cm.
MacDougall's
Nov. 28, 2018
*OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (1941-2015) Interior with a Model
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
*OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (1941-2015) Interior with a Model signed and dated 2003, also further signed, titled in Cyrillic and dated on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 60 by 90 cm. Literature: Vladimir Ovchinnikov St Petersburg, P.R.P., 2006, p. 136, No. 91, illustrated. Vladimir Ovchinnikov. Diary of the Artist, St Petersburg, Foundation for Cultural Programs SWASH, 2017, p. 251, mentioned in the text. Related literature: For study for the present work, see Vladimir Ovchinnikov. Diary of the Artist St Petersburg, Foundation for Cultural Programs SWASH, 2017, p. 251, illustrated.
MacDougall's
Nov. 27, 2018
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV | The Billiard Players
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Nov. 27, 2018
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV | Kazan Cathedral
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Oct. 05, 2018
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV | Leda and the Swan
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
signed in Cyrillic and dated ' 78' l.r.; further signed and titled in Cyrillic and dated ' 1978' on the reverse oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Oct. 05, 2018
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV | Annunciation
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
signed in Cyrillic and dated ' 77' l.r.; further signed and titled in Cyrillic and dated ' 1977' on the reverse oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Jun. 06, 2018
OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (1941-2015) - Clearing Snow
Est: £12,000 - £18,000
OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR Clearing Snow signed and dated 1991, also further signed, inscribed in Cyrillic with a signed and dated dedication, titled and dated on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 140 by 179.5 cm. Provenance: A gift from the artist to the present owner in St Petersburg in May 1992 (inscription on the reverse). Exhibited: Vladimir Ovchinnikov, Manege Central Exhibition Hall, St Petersburg, 4 February-4 March 1992 (label on the stretcher).
MacDougall's
Jun. 06, 2018
OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (1941-2015) - Angel at the Telescope
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR Angel at the Telescope signed and dated 2007, also further signed, titled in Cyrillic and dated on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 70.5 by 90.5 cm. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner. Private collection, France. Literature: Vladimir Ovchinnikov. Dnevnik khudozhnika, St Petersburg, Fond kulturnykh programm SVASh, 2017, p. 287, mentioned in the text.
MacDougall's
Jun. 05, 2018
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV | Kazan Cathedral
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Jun. 07, 2017
OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (1941-2015) Lot and His Daughters
Est: £6,000 - £9,000
OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (1941-2015) Lot and His Daughters, signed and dated 1999, also further signed, titled in Cyrillic and dated on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 70 by 80 cm. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner. Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by Mikhail Ovchinnikov, the artist’s son. Literature: Vladimir Ovchinnikov. Diary of the Artist, St Petersburg, Foundation for Cultural Programs SWASH, 2017, p. 221, mentioned in the text.
MacDougall's
Jun. 07, 2017
OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (1941-2015) St Petersurg. White Night
Est: £6,000 - £9,000
OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (1941-2015) St Petersurg. White Night, signed and dated 2005, also further signed, inscribed in Cyrillic with a dedication and “S.-Peterburg”, titled and dated twice on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 100 by 70 cm. Provenance: A gift from the artist to the present owner in Paris in 2005 (inscription on the reverse). Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by Mikhail Ovchinnikov, the artist’s son. The work is accompanied by a photograph of the artist with the painting. Literature: Vladimir Ovchinnikov. Diary of the Artist, St Petersburg, Foundation for Cultural Programs SWASH, 2017, p. 271, mentioned in the text.
MacDougall's
Jun. 07, 2017
The lot has been sold by private treaty.
Est: -
The lot has been sold by private treaty.
MacDougall's
Mar. 28, 2017
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (RUSSIAN, B. 1941) Fishermen signed in Cyrillic and da
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (RUSSIAN, B. 1941) Fishermen signed in Cyrillic and dated ‘V. OVCHINNIKOV 88r.’ (lower left); signed in Cyrillic and dated again, and inscribed in Russian with title ‘V. OVCHINNIKOV/ 1988’ (on the reverse) oil on canvas 62 1/2 x 35 1/2 in. (158.8 x 89 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 09, 2016
Vladimir Afanassievitch Ovchinnikov Russian, b. 1941 Untitled, 2000
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Vladimir Afanassievitch Ovchinnikov Russian, b. 1941 Untitled, 2000 Signed and inscribed in Cyrillic and dated 2000 on the reverse Oil on canvas 63 x 45 1/4 inches C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 15, 2016
Vladimir Afanassievitch Ovchinnikov Russian, b. 1941 Untitled, 2001
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Vladimir Afanassievitch Ovchinnikov Russian, b. 1941 Untitled, 2001 Signed in Cyrillic (lr), signed and inscribed in Cyrillic and dated 2001 on the reverse Oil on canvas 32 1/4 x 16 3/4 inches C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 15, 2016
Vladimir Afanassievitch Ovchinnikov Russian, b. 1941 Untitled, 2000
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Vladimir Afanassievitch Ovchinnikov Russian, b. 1941 Untitled, 2000 Signed and inscribed in Cyrillic and dated 2000 on the reverse Oil on canvas 63 x 45 1/4 inches C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 02, 2015
OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (1941-2015) St George , sig
Est: £8,000 - £12,000
OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (1941-2015) St George, signed and dated "MM", also further signed, titled in Cyrillic and dated 2000 on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 195 by 130 cm. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner, St Petersburg. Private collection, Washington, DC.
MacDougall's
Sep. 26, 2015
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (RUSSIAN B. 1941)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (RUSSIAN B. 1941) Boy with a Watermelon, 1993 oil on canvas 61 x 49 cm (24 x 19 1/4 in.) signed and dated lower right; additionally signed and inscribed with title, size and date on verso PLEASE NOTE If you will be bidding live on auction day, please note that Session I of the Auction (Asian and Russian Fine & Decorative Art), starts at 10:00 AM New York Time and goes from Lot 1 through Lot 254. Session II of the Auction (European, American and International Fine & Decorative Art) starts at 3:00 PM New York Time and goes from Lot 500 through Lot 676. We sell approximately 70 lots per hour.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Oct. 25, 2014
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (RUSSIAN 1911-1984)Lady and
Est: $11,000 - $15,000
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV (RUSSIAN 1911-1984) Lady and Unicorn, 1984 oil on canvas 130.8 x 104.1 cm (51 1/2 x 41 in.) signed and dated lower left; signed, titled and dated on verso PROVENANCE Christie`s, New York, April 24, 2009, lot 366.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Nov. 30, 2013
Vladimir Ovchinnikov, Oil Painting of a Winter Landscape, 1977
Est: €4,800 - €6,000
Oil on canvas Russia, 1977 Vladimir Ovchinnikov (b. 1941) - Russian painter Signed in Cyrillic and dated 'V. Ovchinnikov 77' Overall dimensions framed: 42 x 62 cm Good condition Provenance: from a German private collection A surreal winter landscape in muted colours by a well-known representative of the Russian non-conformist movement; Ovchinnikov's oil paintings from the same year fetch up to 70,000 Euros at auctions This oil painting by Russian artist Vladimir Ovchinnikov from 1977 shows a snowy, surreal landscape in muted shades of green and brown. The artist takes everyday scenes, which he finds in the rural suburbs of St. Petersburg, and alienates them by infiltrating bizarre objects, creating surreal compositions - always with a touch of humour - and thus triggers unexpected associations. Inspired by the Theatre of the Absurd from the 1950s and 60s, Ovchinnikov makes the absurdity of human existence the subject of his works. Here the viewer can see one of the artist's typical corpulent figures. She pulls a sledge upon which a giant snowman head, including coal eyes and carrot nose, is mounted. In the background two wooden huts surrounded by radio masts create the scenery. Like the figure, the image itself seems voluminous, an illusion created by the rounded horizon. The rural idyll is broken open by elements reminiscent of rockets and satellites. Thus, this work might also be understood as a humorous allusion to Soviet space travel in the 1970s. The painting by Vladimir Ovchinnikov is in good condition. Some colour losses and craquelure have been painted over, for example along the edges, on the sky and the house. Above the signature lower right there is an approximately 4 cm long superficial scratch, there is minor colour abrasion along the left border. There is colour loss to the signature, which has also been touched up. The work is signed lower right in Cyrillic and dated 'V. Ovchinnikov 77'. The simple wooden frame shows slight signs of age and wear. Framed the work measures 42 x 62 cm. The stretcher frame measures 40.3 x 60 cm. Vladimir Ovchinnikov (b. 1941) Vladimir Ovchinnikov was born in 1941 near the city of Perm in Russia. Even as a child, the great-nephew of the famous illustrator Vladimir Taburin was trying to develop his own creative language in his drawings. Like many artists of the time, Ovchinnikov had no interest in an art education under the Soviet system, and sought out alternatives to develop his creativity. In St. Petersburg, he worked as a decorator assistant at the Kirov Theater and became acquainted with the circle of the so-called non-conformists. In 1960s he organised, together with young fellow artists, a first exhibition of his works. Here Ovchinnikov showed a series of paintings in which he combined a modern formal language and biblical and mythological subject matter. He was particularly inspired by the Theatre of the Absurd developed by Borges, Beckett and Ionesco. Ovchinnikov now lives and works in St. Petersburg. Since the 1980s, Ovchinnikov has regularly exhibited in the U.S., France, Germany and China. His works are in the collections of the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Art Museum of Beijing.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Nov. 27, 2013
* OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (B. 1941) The Temptation of St Anthony
Est: £8,000 - £12,000
* OVCHINNIKOV, VLADIMIR (B. 1941) The Temptation of St Anthony , signed and dated 2003, also further signed, titled in Cyrillic and dated on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 90 by 70 cm. Provenance: Mimi Ferzt Gallery, New York (label on the reverse). Exhibited: Vladimir Ovchinnikov , Mimi Ferzt Gallery, New York, 10-27 June 2004, No. 15 (label on the reverse).
MacDougall's