Bidspirit auction | RUSSIAN FOLK ART LUBOK HAND

RUSSIAN FOLK ART LUBOK HAND COLORED LITHOGRAPHS - A lot of three Russian folk art lubok hand colored lithograph prints. The lithographs depict various scenes from Russian folk art, including the biblical parable of the rich man and the beggar Lazarus, an Old Believer popular print of the Crucifixion of Christ, and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Provenance: Gifted directly by the artist to Suzanne Massie, 1931 to 2025, the American scholar and noted interpreter of Russian culture, whose close relationships with artists, institutions, and intellectuals in both the United States and Russia were fostered through decades of cultural exchange, including close friendships with Mihail Chemiakin and Dmitri Shagin. An informal advisor to Ronald Reagan during the final years of the Cold War, specifically on topics relating to Russia, and in dialogue with figures including Mikhail Gorbachev, Massie played a significant role in advancing mutual understanding between the two nations; works gifted to her reflect this unique network of artistic and diplomatic connections. Russian Graphic Art Prints and 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 Matboard 21 x 17 in. Image 14 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.