MEER AKSELROD (1902-1970) Courtyard with a goat

signed in Cyrillic ‘M. Akselrod’ (lower right), titled and inscribed (on the reverse) gouache on board 48.5 x 60 cm Meer Akselrod was a Belarusian born Soviet painter, graphic artist, and illustrator, best known for his watercolours and gouaches depicting Jewish life in the Russian Empire and the USSR. Born in Belarus, he survived a pogrom as a child and trained at VKhUTEMAS/VKhUTEIN in Moscow, where he later taught. A member of the ‘4 Arts’ society and contributor to theatre and film projects (including work with Sergei Eisenstein), his expressive, human centred works are held in major collections such as the Tretyakov Gallery, the Russian Museum, and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.