Bidspirit auction | RUSSIAN SOVIET ERA YAKOVLEV FLORAL

RUSSIAN SOVIET ERA YAKOVLEV FLORAL PAINTING - This delicate watercolor painting on paper, bearing the Cyrillic signature ”В. Яковлев” (V. Yakovlev) and the date '73 in the lower right corner, depicts a vibrant botanical arrangement of yellow fronds and purple flowers with green foliage. The composition is rendered with loose, expressive brushstrokes characteristic of post-war Soviet non-conformist art. The artwork is presented behind glass within a simple dark metal frame, accented by a wide, deep burgundy-toned matboard. Examination of the reverse reveals the paper is currently secured to a backing board with standard brown masking tape. fine art investment, botanical still life, twentieth century gallery find, midcentury home decor, framed floral composition, Eastern European underground artist Dimensions Frame 18 x 15 in. Image 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition The framed watercolor on paper appears in generally good visual condition with minor surface waviness, while the dark matting and simple metal frame exhibit visible scuffs, smudges, and moderate handling wear.