Bidspirit auction | ALEXANDER PANKIN RUSSIAN ABSTRACT OIL

ALEXANDER PANKIN RUSSIAN ABSTRACT OIL PAINTING - Alexander Pankin, Russian, 1938 to 2020, an oil painting on canvas, titled Apollo Before a Mirror, was executed in 1994. The composition features a highly stylized, abstract central figure rendered with bold, graphic outlines and a vibrant palette of yellow, red, and blue tones. Signed and dated on the lower left, with a Cyrillic inscription on the reverse detailing the artists name, the title of the work, the date. The painting exemplifies the artists interest in geometric abstraction and the deconstruction of classical forms through a modern lens. Alexander Fedorovich Pankin was a Soviet and Russian artist, the last representative of Russian religious-mathematical philosophy in abstract art. Russian Nonconformist, Contemporary Art, Geometric Abstraction, Modernist Portrait, Post-Soviet Art, Structuralism, Investment Painting, Avant-Garde, Cyrillic Signature, Collectible Fine Art. Dimensions Frame 34 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. Image 34 x 24 in. All measurements are approximate Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Chips on frame. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.