Lot 729: VLADIMIR PERVUNINSKY oil on canvas. (Russian, born

VLADIMIR PERVUNINSKY oil on canvas. (Russian, born 1957). Landscape with picnic party with eight men, women, and children under flowering apple trees. All in late 19th century costumes (in the impressionistic plein air manner reminiscent of Pierre August Renoir). 40 in. by 42 in. signed in Cyrillic and dated (19)'97 l.r., again on reverse with title. In gilt wood custom frame. N.B. Consignor's original purchase price, $9,000.