Bidspirit auction | DAVID BURLIUK RUSSIAN OIL PORTRAIT

DAVID BURLIUK RUSSIAN OIL PORTRAIT SWISS GIRL PAINTING - A vibrant, heavily textured original oil on canvas by David Burliuk (Russian/American, 1882-1967), the renowned ”Father of Russian Futurism.” Executed in his signature, sculptural impasto technique, the portrait depicts a blond woman seated before a Swiss alpine landscape. Marks: Signed and dated ”BURLIUK 1954” in thick red pigment to the lower left. Provenance: The verso retains original exhibition labels from ACA Gallery (New York), noting the work as ”Swiss Girl” from his 15th one-man show, as well as a gallery label from The Falk-Raboff Gallery (Los Angeles). david burliuk oil painting, russian futurism, aca gallery provenance, thick impasto portrait, 1950s russian american art. Dimensions Frame 24 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. Image 18 x 12 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Very Good Condition. The unlined canvas is taut and stable on its original Anco Bilt stretchers. The exceptionally thick impasto surface remains intact and vibrant with no visible flaking or severe craquelure. Housed in a vintage, distressed-finish gilt wood frame.