Charles Bronfman’s Claridge Collection – Canadian Fine Art

November 06, 2013

LOT 132

Lot 132

IGOR BITMAN

IGOR BITMAN
Lot 132 Details
IGOR BITMAN

JUSTE POUR RIRE

collage and pastel on canvas
signed, dated ‘86
36 ins x 48 ins; 91.4 cms x 121.9 cms
impressed marks including facsimile signature and Royal Warrant,

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $2,280
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Note:

Igor Bitman was born in 1953 in Moscow, Russia. He studied at the Moscow Fine Arts School from 1965 to 1972 and, in the 1970‘s and 1980‘s, took part in artistic exhibitions organized by Soviet non-conformist artists, who opposed official trends in the Soviet art world. Bitman left Moscow in 1981 and traveled to Italy to study major works of art in the museums of Rome, Florence and Venice. Strongly influenced by painters of the Italian Renaissance, Bitman places himself as a painter in the “Great Tradition”, as such artists as Petrov-Vodkin and Balthus, and far removed from expressionism. Bitman moved to Canada in 1982, settling in Montreal, Quebec. He has exhibited in Canada, Italy, France, Great Britain, and the United States, and his work is included in several international collections. He lives and works in France since 1986.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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