Dmitry Krasnopevtsev (Russian, 1925-1995) Nature morte au vase brisé/ Still Life With Broken Vase signé des initiales en caractères cyrilliques et daté « K-84 » (en bas à droite) huile sur masonite 60 x 40cm (23 5/8 x 15 3/4in). signed with Cyrillic initials and dated 'K-84' (lower right) oil on masonite Footnotes: Provenance Acquired directly from the artist in Moscow Collection of Eric Peschler, Switzerland Thence by descent to the present owner A proponent of the metaphysical still life, Krasnopevtsev made the exploration of the plane his primary artistic objective. Still life became the main genre in which Krasnopevtsev worked, as it most fully reflected his passionate interest in collecting organic materials and antiques. The various vessels, twigs, shells and jugs that filled the surface of the masonite became a unique materialisation of the artist's reflections on eternity and the complexity of existence. By eliminating air, dynamism and any emotion from his paintings, and by giving all objects the same texture, the artist made his metaphysical still lifes an expression of his own unique world, in which he sought refuge from an unattractive reality. This dramatic withdrawal into himself left its mark not only on his paintings but on all his artistic works. In Still Life with Broken Vase, the artist demonstrates a concise and carefully balanced composition, consisting of enlarged, generalised forms. Krasnopevtsev's visual language is characterised by a meticulous rendering of textural roughness, and the expressiveness of lines and shadows, which outline the silhouettes in a calligraphic manner. The colour scheme of the painting is almost monochromatic with its grey and sandy tones, yet the artist finds a multitude of gradations and nuances within these shades. In Krasnopevtsev's works, the source of light is often unclear: the entire surface is bathed in an even glow. The subdued light seems to emanate from the objects themselves, blurring the boundaries of time and space. Stones and jugs are a recurring motif in Krasnopevtsev's works. In his art, simple objects take on additional meanings, creating both a visual and symbolic level of interpretation. The composition possesses a Suprematist clarity; at the same time, however, the emphasis is on history and a bygone era. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at the preferential rate (currently 5.5 %) on Hammer price and Buyer's Premium for artworks, collectibles and antiques if the item remains in EU. TVA sur les objets importés au taux réduit (actuellement 5,5 %) appliquée au prix d'adjudication et à la commission acheteur pour les œuvres d'art, objets de collection et antiquités, dans le cas où l'objet reste dans l'Union européenne. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing