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  • ART FROM THE OLD SOVIET UNION ON SALE IN DUBLIN

    The advance party by Shurupov (click to enlarge)

    THE Russian art collection of an Irish businessman who used to travel in the old Soviet Union goes on sale at Kilternan Art Gallery in Co. Dublin from April 30. The collection of 66 works includes landscapes, still lives and portaits.

    All were produced during the period from the 1920’s to the 1980’s, a time when artists in Soviet Russia underwent a rigorous training.  The price range is from 200 to 4,500 euro.  About two thirds of the work on offer is at or under 400 euro.

    Hosted by Brian Merry the sale continues until Sunday May 8.  Opening times are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day.

    The picture on the right by Konstantin Alekseevich Shurupov (1910-1985) is titled The Advance Party.  It is dated c1965 and the original gallery exhibition label is on the back.

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