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Aleksej Kondrat'evic Savrasov Sold at Auction Prices

Landscape painter, b. 1830 - d. 1897

Alexei Kondratyevich Savrasov (May 24, 1830 – October 8, 1897) was a Russian landscape painter and creator of the lyrical landscape style.

Savrasov was born into the family of a merchant. He began to draw early and in 1838 he enrolled as a student of professor Karl Rabus (1800-1857) at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture (MSPSA). He graduated in 1850 and immediately began to specialize in landscape painting.

In 1852, he traveled to Ukraine. Then, in 1854 by the invitation of the Grand Duchess Maria Nikolayevna, President of the Imperial Academy of Arts, he moved to the neighborhood of St. Petersburg. In 1857, Savrasov became a teacher at the MSPSA. His best students, Isaac Levitan and Konstantin Korovin, remembered their teacher with admiration and gratitude.

In 1857, he married Sophia Karlovna Hertz, sister of the art historian Karl Hertz (1820-1883). In their home they entertained artistic people and collectors including Pavel Tretyakov. Savrasov became especially close with Vasily Perov. Perov helped him paint the figures of the boat trackers in Savrasov's Volga near Yuryevets, Savrasov painted landscapes for Perov's Bird catcher and Hunters on Bivouac.

In the 1860s, he traveled to England to see the International Exhibition, and to Switzerland. In one of his letters he wrote that no academies in the world could so advance an artist as the present world exhibition. The painters who influenced him most were British painter John Constable and Swiss painter Alexandre Calame.

The Rooks Have Come Back (1871) is considered by many critics to be the high point in Savrasov’s artistic career. Using a common, even trivial, episode of birds returning home, and an extremely simple landscape, Savrasov emotionally showed the transition of nature from winter to spring. It was a new type of lyrical landscape painting, called later by critics the mood landscape. The painting brought him fame. In 1870, he became a member of the Peredvizhniki group, breaking with government-sponsored academic art.

In the late 1870s, he gradually became an alcoholic. The process may have begun with the death of his daughter in 1871, which led to a crisis in his art and, possibly, dissatisfaction with his artistic career. In 1882, he was dismissed from his position at the MSPSA. All attempts of his relatives and friends to help him were in vain.

His work suffered dramatically and the last years of his life were spent in poverty. He was usually drunk and often dressed in rags. Finally, he found himself wandering from shelter to shelter. Only the doorkeeper of the MSPSA and Pavel Tretyakov, founder of the Tretyakov Gallery, were present at his funeral in 1897.

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    • SAVRASOV Aleksej 1830-1897 : Chaumière Huile sur panneau SBG 21x28 cm
      Nov. 26, 2023

      SAVRASOV Aleksej 1830-1897 : Chaumière Huile sur panneau SBG 21x28 cm

      Est: €3,000 - €5,000

      SAVRASOV Aleksej 1830-1897 : Chaumière Huile sur panneau SBG 21x28 cm (annotation en russe au dos de l'œuvre)

      Chaville Enchères
    • LANDSCAPE WITH STORKS
      Nov. 25, 2023

      LANDSCAPE WITH STORKS

      Est: CHF1,400 - CHF2,800

      LANDSCAPE WITH STORKS Oil on canvas, mounted on cardboard, signed in Cyrillic letters "A. Savrasov", probably Aleksej Kondratevic SAVRASOV (1830-1897) 30.5 x 56 cm

      Galerie Moenius
    • ALEXEI SAVRASOV (RUSSIAN 1830-1897)
      Oct. 21, 2023

      ALEXEI SAVRASOV (RUSSIAN 1830-1897)

      Est: $4,000 - $6,000

      ALEXEI SAVRASOV (RUSSIAN 1830-1897) Village in Winter graphite and charcoal on paper 21 x 30.5 cm (8 1/4 x 12 in.), framed dimensions: 33.5 x 43.5 cm (13 1/4 x 17 1/8 in.) signed lower left CONDITION Observed in frame under glass, the work is in good condition, a couple of minuscule stains along the upper edge, and along the right edge. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

      Shapiro Auctions LLC
    • ALEXEI SAVRASOV (RUSSIAN 1830-1897)
      Oct. 21, 2023

      ALEXEI SAVRASOV (RUSSIAN 1830-1897)

      Est: $3,000 - $5,000

      ALEXEI SAVRASOV (RUSSIAN 1830-1897) Village by a River graphite on paper 11 x 16 cm (4 3/8 x 6 1/4 in.) [image], framed dimensions: 37.5 x 40.5 cm (14 3/4 x 16 in.) signed lower right CONDITION Observed in frame under glass, the work is in good condition, very minor creasing lines to the white rim of the paper along the lower edge. No other visible issues to report. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

      Shapiro Auctions LLC
    • ALEXEI SAVRASOV (RUSSIAN 1830-1897)
      Oct. 21, 2023

      ALEXEI SAVRASOV (RUSSIAN 1830-1897)

      Est: $6,000 - $8,000

      ALEXEI SAVRASOV (RUSSIAN 1830-1897) Winter Road graphite on paper 37 x 24 cm (14 5/8 x 9 1/2 in.), framed dimensions: 67 x 49 cm (26 3/8 x 19 1/4 in.) signed lower left CONDITION Observed in frame under glass, some scattered surface grime, especially along the perimeter. Traces of pins along the right edge and lower edge. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

      Shapiro Auctions LLC
    • ALEXEÏ SAVRASOV (1830-1897) Winter landscape
      Jun. 28, 2023

      ALEXEÏ SAVRASOV (1830-1897) Winter landscape

      Est: €4,500 - €7,500

      signed in Cyrillic 'A. Savrasov'(lower left) watercolor, pencil on paper 28 х 19 cm signé en cyrillique 'A. Savrasov' (en bas à gauche) aquarelle, crayon sur papier 28 х 19 cm

      Hermitage Fine Art
    • ALEXEI SAVRASOV (RUSSIAN 1830-1897)
      Apr. 08, 2023

      ALEXEI SAVRASOV (RUSSIAN 1830-1897)

      Est: $4,000 - $6,000

      ALEXEI SAVRASOV (RUSSIAN 1830-1897) Winter Village gouache and graphite on paper 19 x 25 cm (7 1/2 x 9 3/4 in.) framed dimensions: 36 x 41 cm (14 1/4 x 16 1/8 in.) signed lower right

      Shapiro Auctions LLC
    • SAVRASOV, ALEKSEJ KONDRATEVIC ZUGESCHRIEBEN (1830 MOSKAU - 1897 MOSKAU). VERSCHNEITE DORFLANDSCHAFT.
      Oct. 29, 2022

      SAVRASOV, ALEKSEJ KONDRATEVIC ZUGESCHRIEBEN (1830 MOSKAU - 1897 MOSKAU). VERSCHNEITE DORFLANDSCHAFT.

      Est: -

      SAVRASOV, Aleksej Kondratevic zugeschrieben(1830 Moskau - 1897 Moskau) Verschneite Dorflandschaft Mischtechnik. Kyrillisch signiert. 14 x 20 cm. Gerahmt & hinter Glas : 36 x 41 cm. Die Natur erwacht aus dem Winterschlaf und erlebt die Übergangszeit des Frühlings. Verglaster breiter Flammleisten-Rahmen. Savrasov (Alexei Kondratjewitsch Sawrassow), Landschaftsmaler, Zeichner. Studierte an der Akademie in Moskau. 1857-1882 Lehrtätigkeit an der Moskauer Akademie. 1860 Mitglied der Bewegung der Peredwischniki. Auf internationalen Ausstellungen vertreten * Partnerauktion Bergmann. SAVRASOV, Attributed to Alexej Kondratevic(1830 Moscow - 1897 Moscow) Snowy village landscape Mixed media. Signed in Cyrillic. 14 x 20 cm. Framed & behind glass : 36 x 41 cm. Nature awakens from hibernation and experiences the transitional season of spring. Glazed wide flame strip frame. Savrasov (Alexei Kondratyevich Savrasov), landscape painter, draftsman. Studied at the Academy in Moscow. 1857-1882 taught at the Moscow Academy. 1860 member of the Peredvishniki movement. Represented at international exhibitions * partner auction miner. *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

      Auktionshaus Wendl
    • Attributed To Savrasov Russian Landscape Oil
      Sep. 24, 2022

      Attributed To Savrasov Russian Landscape Oil

      Est: $1,500 - $3,000

      Attributed to Aleksei Kondratievitch Savrasov (RUSSIAN FEDERATION, 1830 - 1897) landscape oil painting on canvas depicting an old cottage scene. Signed to lower left. Mounted in a gold leaf wooden frame. Canvas on stretcher measures approx. 36" height x 24" width. Measures approx. 40 1/4" width x 28 1/4" width overall with frame. Some wear to frame.

      Joshua Kodner
    • Attributed To Savrasov Russian Landscape Oil
      Dec. 11, 2021

      Attributed To Savrasov Russian Landscape Oil

      Est: $1,500 - $3,000

      Attributed to Aleksei Kondratievitch Savrasov (RUSSIAN FEDERATION, 1830 - 1897) landscape oil painting on canvas depicting an old cottage scene. Signed to lower left. Mounted in a gold leaf wooden frame. Canvas on stretcher measures approx. 36" height x 24" width. Measures approx. 40 1/4" width x 28 1/4" width overall with frame. Some wear to frame.

      Joshua Kodner
    • A RUSSIAN OIL PAINTING ATTR TO ALEKSEI SAVRASOV
      Sep. 25, 2021

      A RUSSIAN OIL PAINTING ATTR TO ALEKSEI SAVRASOV

      Est: $100 - $150

      Attributed to Aleksei Kondratievitch Savrasov (Russian, 1830-1897) oil painting on canvas glued to board, Church in Spring. Signed lower left. Framed. Probably, a sketch for the future canvas, The Rooks Arrived, was painted by the artist during his trip to the Kostroma province. The prototype of the temple depicted in the picture is the Resurrection Church built at the end of the 17th century, which has survived to this day.

      Antique Arena Inc
    • Aleksei Savrasov (1830-1897) Riverside village
      Nov. 25, 2019

      Aleksei Savrasov (1830-1897) Riverside village

      Est: £50,000 - £70,000

      Aleksei Savrasov (1830-1897) Riverside village oil on canvas 25 ¾ x 18 1/8 in. (65.5 x 46 cm.)

      Christie's
    • Russian Painting attributed to: Aleksei Savrasov (Russian 1830 - 1897) oil on canvas, Winter Scene 42 x 32-1/2
      Oct. 29, 2019

      Russian Painting attributed to: Aleksei Savrasov (Russian 1830 - 1897) oil on canvas, Winter Scene 42 x 32-1/2

      Est: $1,500 - $3,000

      Russian Painting attributed to: Aleksei Savrasov (Russian 1830 - 1897) oil on canvas, Winter Scene 42 x 32-1/2

      Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
    • A RUSSIAN OIL PAINTING ATTRIBUTED TO SAVRASOV
      Sep. 28, 2019

      A RUSSIAN OIL PAINTING ATTRIBUTED TO SAVRASOV

      Est: $500 - $700

      Winter landscape oil on board, signed in Cyrillic 'A. Savrasov' (lower right) Aleksei Savrasov (1830-1897).

      Helios Auctions
    • SAVRASOV, ALEKSEI (1830–1897) Forest Clearing by Night
      Jun. 05, 2019

      SAVRASOV, ALEKSEI (1830–1897) Forest Clearing by Night

      Est: £12,000 - £18,000

      SAVRASOV, ALEKSEI (1830–1897) Forest Clearing by Night signed and dated 1889. Sauce and pencil on paper, laid on cardboard, 31.5 by 25.5 cm (cardboard size).

      MacDougall's
    • ALEXEI KONDRATIEVICH SAVRASOV | First Signs of Spring
      Nov. 27, 2018

      ALEXEI KONDRATIEVICH SAVRASOV | First Signs of Spring

      Est: £25,000 - £35,000

      oil on canvas laid on board

      Sotheby's
    • ALEXEI KONDRATIEVICH SAVRASOV | Moonlit Winter Landscape
      Nov. 27, 2018

      ALEXEI KONDRATIEVICH SAVRASOV | Moonlit Winter Landscape

      Est: £25,000 - £35,000

      oil on canvas laid on board

      Sotheby's
    • SAVRASOV, ALEKSEI (1830-1897) Road by the Volga River
      Nov. 29, 2017

      SAVRASOV, ALEKSEI (1830-1897) Road by the Volga River

      Est: £100,000 - £150,000

      SAVRASOV, ALEKSEI (1830-1897) Road by the Volga River Oil on canvas, 55 by 43 cm. Provenance: Private collection, Europe. Authenticity certificate from the expert V. Petrov. From the 1870s, landscapes of the great Russian river Volga attain a special place in the oeuvre of Alexei Savrasov. The beauty of the Volga inspired him to paint bird’s eye views of its flooded shores and panoramic landscapes of the surrounding areas. At the same time, Savrasov remained true to himself, and his acute love of nature, influenced by the Orthodox faith, found a powerful expression in these unpretentious landscapes with elements of Russian rural life, rendered in a meticulous and touching manner. Road by the Volga River is one of these lyrical landscapes, where nature is perceived by the artist as inseparable from the life of people who inhabit it – fishermen, peasants and barge haulers – each with their everyday concerns and pursuits. The size of the present work – middling-sized salon format, so beloved by Savrasov (notably, almost identical to that of the famous Rainbow in the collection of the State Russian Museum) – together with its poetic subject, embody the persistent quest for artistic representation that for many years had been the defining feature of the work of one of the most soulful Russian landscapists. Showcasing the artist’s beloved subjects, the present work incorporates other typical features: water surface intricately reflecting the light from the cloudy sky, the large tree illuminated by the sun, the figures walking along the bank and the panoramic view of a village, melting away into the distance. Savrasov’s brushstrokes are delicate, almost transparent. He manages to masterfully blend the intimacy of human habitation with the grandeur of landscape. With its modest, low-key subject matter and tranquil manner of painting, Road by the Volga River embodies Isaac Levitan’s famous comment on the art of Savrasov: “What simplicity! But behind the simplicity you feel the gentle, kind soul of the artist, for whom all this is dear and close to his heart.”

      MacDougall's
    • SAVRASOV, ALEKSEI (1830-1897)
      Nov. 30, 2016

      SAVRASOV, ALEKSEI (1830-1897)

      Est: £140,000 - £180,000

      SAVRASOV, ALEKSEI (1830-1897) Road by the Volga River Oil on canvas, 55 by 43 cm. Provenance: Private collection, Europe. Authenticity certificate from the expert V. Petrov. From the 1870s, landscapes of the great Russian river Volga attain a special place in the oeuvre of Alexei Savrasov. The beauty of the Volga inspired him to paint bird’s eye views of its flooded shores and panoramic landscapes of the surrounding areas. At the same time, Savrasov remained true to himself, and his acute love of nature, influenced by the Orthodox faith, found a powerful expression in these unpretentious landscapes with elements of Russian rural life, rendered in a meticulous and touching manner. Road by the Volga River is one of these lyrical landscapes, where nature is perceived by the artist as inseparable from the life of people who inhabit it – fishermen, peasants and barge haulers – each with their everyday concerns and pursuits. The size of the present work – middling-sized salon format, so beloved by Savrasov (notably, almost identical to that of the famous Rainbow in the collection of the State Russian Museum) – together with its poetic subject, embody the persistent quest for artistic representation that for many years had been the defining feature of the work of one of the most soulful Russian landscapists. Apparently simple, the composition of the picture is meticulously structured. Savrasov encompasses at a glance the endless expanses of the Central Russian landscape, the vastness of the sky strewn with clouds, and the quiet, unassuming beauty of the high river bank with two peasants leisurely strolling along. Tranquility and clarity are defining features of the compositon. The foreground is dominated by the tall tree, its leafy branches concealing the roof of the house, and by the diagonal path of a welltrodden muddy track. In the distance, we see the mast of a boat with a flag flapping in the wind and yet another person, making his way up from the riverbank. Human presence permeates the whole composition and lends warmth to the landscape. Showcasing the artist’s beloved themes, the present work incorporates other typical features: water surface intricately reflecting the light from the cloudy sky, the large tree illuminated by the sun, the figures walking along the bank and the panoramic view of a village, melting away into the distance. Savrasov’s brushstrokes are delicate, almost transparent. He manages to masterfully blend the intimacy of human habitation with the grandeur of landscape. With its modest, low-key subject matter and tranquil manner of painting, Road by the Volga River embodies Isaac Levitan’s famous comment on the art of Savrasov: “What simplicity! But behind the simplicity you feel the gentle, kind soul of the artist, for whom all this is dear and close to his heart.”

      MacDougall's
    • Alexei Kondratyevich Savrasov (Russian (1830-1897) Oil on Canvas, Landscape with Rainbow
      Oct. 19, 2016

      Alexei Kondratyevich Savrasov (Russian (1830-1897) Oil on Canvas, Landscape with Rainbow

      Est: $2,500 - $3,500

      Alexei Kondratyevich Savrasov (Russian (1830-1897) Oil on Canvas, Landscape with Rainbow. Signed lower right. Good condition. Measures 19-1/2" H, 27" W; frame measures 26" H, 33-3/4" W. Shipping $285.00 (estimate $2500-$3500)

      Kodner Galleries
    • Alexei Kondratyevich Savrasov (Russian, Russian (1830-1897) Oil on Canvas, Landscape with Rainbow
      Aug. 10, 2016

      Alexei Kondratyevich Savrasov (Russian, Russian (1830-1897) Oil on Canvas, Landscape with Rainbow

      Est: $2,500 - $3,500

      Alexei Kondratyevich Savrasov (Russian, Russian (1830-1897) Oil on Canvas, Landscape with Rainbow. Signed lower right. Good condition. Measures 19-1/2" H, 27" W; frame measures 26" H, 33-3/4" W. Shipping $285.00 (estimate $2500-$3500)

      Kodner Galleries
    • ALEKSEI KONDRATYEVICH SAVRASOV (RUSSIAN,1830-1897)
      May. 28, 2016

      ALEKSEI KONDRATYEVICH SAVRASOV (RUSSIAN,1830-1897)

      Est: $20,000 - $40,000

      ALEKSEI KONDRATYEVICH SAVRASOV (RUSSIAN,1830-1897),oil on canvas,52 x 62 cm.

      Arman Antiques LLC
    • Alexei Kondratyevich Savrasov (Russian, Russian (1830-1897) Oil on Canvas, Landscape with Rainbow.
      May. 18, 2016

      Alexei Kondratyevich Savrasov (Russian, Russian (1830-1897) Oil on Canvas, Landscape with Rainbow.

      Est: $2,500 - $3,500

      Alexei Kondratyevich Savrasov (Russian, Russian (1830-1897) Oil on Canvas, Landscape with Rainbow. Signed lower right. Good condition. Measures 19-1/2" H, 27" W; frame measures 26" H, 33-3/4" W. Shipping $285.00

      Kodner Galleries
    • Attributed to Aleksei Kondratievitch Savrasov (Russian 1830 - 1897) , oil on canvas, river landscape, 12" x 20"
      Mar. 29, 2016

      Attributed to Aleksei Kondratievitch Savrasov (Russian 1830 - 1897) , oil on canvas, river landscape, 12" x 20"

      Est: $500 - $1,000

      Attributed to Aleksei Kondratievitch Savrasov (Russian 1830 - 1897) , oil on canvas, river landscape, 12" x 20"

      Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
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