NICHOLAS SOLOVIOFF (Russian/American, 20th century). RESTING ANGEL, signed and dated '76 lower right. Conte crayon with white highlights - Sight: 14 1/2 in. x 10 3/4 in. Estimate $250-300
PROVENANCE: The nationally renowned Capricorn Galleries of Potomac, Maryland, which was founded in 1964, and was part of the lifetime collection of Philip Desind (1910-1996) and are fine quality examples of mid to late 20th century American realism. Mr. Desind was recognized as a leading advocate of representational works by experts, critics, and art museums around the country, including the National Museum of American Art. Dr. Louis Zona, Director of the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio, called Desind "one of America's most important collectors." As a tribute to Desind, The Butler commissioned Harvey Dinnerstein, the well-known New York artist to render his portrait which they unveiled in 1989 on "Phil Desind Day" and it is currently on permanent exhibition. The Washington Post called Desind's huge collection "A trove of top-notch 20th century American realism. The inventory of Desind's collection reads like a Who's Who of contemporary American realism, featuring not only the nationally known players but our local art heroes. Within the genre of realistic painting, his taste was broad and impeccable."
