Lot 509: Ekaterina Khachura-Falileeva , 1886-1948 The Bathers oil on canvas

oil on canvas

110.5 by 85.5cm., 43 1/2 by 33 1/4 in.

Acquired in Berlin circa 1920

This work was executed in 1948. In 1926-28, Ekaterina Katchura-Falileeva was based in Berlin with her husband, the well-known artist Vadim Dmitrievich Falileev. During this time they exhibited together at the Amsler and Ruthandt gallery. Later, in 1930, their work was shown in a large exhibition of Russian art held in the German capital.