Nicolai Cikovsky

Nicolai S Cikovsky (1894-1987) Description: NICOLAI CIKOVSKY (RUSSIAN/POLISH-AMERICAN 1894-1984), 'Still Life with Flowers, Fruits and Lute on canvas', 1944, oil on canvas, 51.1 x 61.2 cm (20 1/8 x 24 1/8 in.), signed and dated lower right, PROVENANCE: Bonham````s, London, Nov. 24, 2008, Lot 81, sale 15913, p. 104 of the catalogue.,

NICOLAI CIKOVSKY (RUSSIAN/POLISH-AMERICAN 1894-1984) David Burliuk. Long Island, NY oil on canvas laid on board 35.5 x 27.5 cm (14 x 10 3/4 in.) signed lower right; signed and titled on verso In 1941 David Burliuk bought a house on Squiretown Road in Hampton Bays and built a studio and gallery. In 1942, at Burkiuk````s invitation, Cikovsky visited the North Sea area of Southampton, Long Island. Attracted to the region he began spending his summers there, creating landscapes and beach scenes in oil, watercolor and tempera. Other artists, including Arshile Gorky, George Constant, Milton Avery, John Graham along with Raphael and Moses Soyers, visited the region during the summer months once they have read Burliuk````s publication "Color & Rhyme" and saw Cikovsky````s vibrant landscapes. In group shows they sometimes referred to themselves as the "Hampton Bays Art Group."

Lot 354 Property of Various Owners Nicolai Cikovsky (American 1894-1984) Still Life with Flowers, Fruit and Banjo Signed N Cikovsky l.l. Oil on canvas 10 x 8 in (25.4 x 20.3 cm) Estimate $700-900 Weschler's provides written condition reports, upon request, for any lot in our auctions. Such a condition report is provided as a courtesy to our clients and should in no instance replace first hand inspection by a prospective buyer or his/her agent. All property is sold "as is" in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph 3 of Conditions of Sale. Neither Weschler's nor the consignor makes any express or implied warranty or representation as to the condition of any lot offered for sale, and no statement made at any time, whether oral or written, shall constitute such a warranty or representation.

Lot 79 Nicolai S. (Nicola) Cikovsky (American, 1894-1984) Floral Still Life. Signed "N. Cikovsky" l.r. Oil on artist board, 16 x 12 in., framed. Condition: Restored cracks to board, losses. Provenance: Sold to benefit the Temple Beth Israel and St. James Catholic Church, both of Danielson, Connecticut. Estimate $800-1,200

Lot 35 Nicolai Cikovsky American, 1894-1987 Still Life of Flowers in a Vase Signed N. Cikovsky (lr) and inscribed To Julia From Nicolai (ll) Oil on masonite 7 7/8 x 6 inches; Together with Silvio Polloni , Italian, 1888-1972, Paese Toscano , signed Silvio Polloni 950 (ll); signed Silvio Polloni , inscribed as titled and Firenze, Italy on the reverse, oil on panel, 7 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches C Estimate $600-900 Cikovsky: Overall good condition. Polloni: Light frame rubbing. Could use a cleaning. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.