Bidspirit auction | RUSSIAN SOVIET ERA MASHKOV STILL

RUSSIAN SOVIET ERA MASHKOV STILL LIFE PAINTING - This framed oil on canvas still life painting, bearing the signature of prominent Russian avant-garde artist Ilya Mashkov (1881–1944) and the date '40 in red Cyrillic script at the lower right, depicts a vibrant floral bouquet arranged in a blue bowl on a wooden chair alongside a pear and a small round fruit. Executed with the bold colors and robust brushwork characteristic of the Jack of Diamonds group, the composition contrasts the lush organic forms against a muted, geometric background. The artwork is presented in a simple, distressed wood-style frame. Examination of the reverse reveals an older stretched canvas and a partial paper label on the stretcher bar with Cyrillic text translating to ”Leningrad State Russian Museum, ” suggesting historical institutional provenance. floral still life, Jack of Diamonds group, midcentury fine art, post impressionism, framed gallery artwork, vintage interior decor, museum label, Eastern European collectible. Dimensions Frame 18 x 23 in. Image 14 x 19 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition The framed oil painting appears in good overall visual condition with minor surface discoloration and age-appropriate wear, while the distressed wood frame shows typical scuffing and edge wear.