Bidspirit auction | NINA VOLKOVA UKRAINIAN SOVIET ERA

NINA VOLKOVA UKRAINIAN SOVIET ERA OIL PAINTING 1980 - A vintage oil on canvas painting Kalyna by Nina Volkova, 1917 to 1993, Soviet Ukrainian artist. Kalyna belongs to the mature period of Nina Volkovas artistic career — a Ukrainian Soviet painter and alumna of the Kyiv Art Institute. The image of viburnum shrubs, rendered with bold, expressive brushwork, conveys the vitality of nature and the decorative power of this traditional Ukrainian symbol. The composition integrates both decorative and realist elements — characteristic of Volkovas style, particularly in her still lifes and landscapes. Kalyna (viburnum) holds deep cultural resonance in Ukrainian symbolism, traditionally associated with memory, homeland, and national identity — thereby enriching the paintings cultural significance. Provenance: 1980 — Painted by the artist in Kyiv. Private Collection, [country], 1980s – present. Artists signature on the front (lower right); inscription on the reverse: N. Volkova Kalyna, o/c, 80×70, Kyiv, 1980. Housed in a contemporary minimalist style frame with a linen trim. Antique and Vintage Russian and Ukrainian Paintings and Fine Art Collectibles. THIS LOT IS ELIGIBLE FOR A 30-DAY UNCONDITIONAL RETURN FROM THE DATE OF THE SALE. RETURN SHIPPING IS THE BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. CANCELLATIONS REQUESTED PRIOR TO THE RECEIPT OF WON LOTS WILL NOT BE HONORED. Dimensions Frame 36 x 32 in. Image 30 1/2 x 26 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Excellent; no signs of restoration