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Through 100 years of Lev Borodulin history
In 2018 Hermitage Fine Art had the opportunity to give an exclusive interview with the legend of sports photography Lev Borodulin and his son, the first fashion photographer Alexander Borodulin. Today we are glad to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Lev Borodulin as we had the chance to sold some of his masterpieces. Lev became an engaged photographer after graduation and his first publication took place in 1947 in the student newspaper.
He was the first photographer in the Soviet Union to apply the Fisheye Lens effeсt. In 1964 he was recognized by the "Photography Year Book" as a star world photography.
Hermitage Fine Art is pleased to present an exclusive interview with the legend of sports photography Leo Borodulin and the first Soviet fashion photographer Alexander Borodulin.
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Russian paintings, Rare books, Fine Art and Art Deco Design Objects Lead October 2020 sales in Monte Carlo
On October 27 and 28, Hermitage Fine Art held its autumn sales in the elegant rooms of the Hermitage Hotel in Monaco, where bidders from Russia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East placed their bids for all the presented categories, raising their paddles in the room, by telephone and in the worldwide online platforms.
Russian Avant-Garde, French Modern Symbolist and British Post-War Artworks
An outstanding collection of Russian avant-garde art will feature a portrait of David Shterenberg’s sister executed by the artist, very rare linocuts by Rodchenko from German Karginov’s collection, tree studies by Popova, a bronze bust, a bronze self-portrait of George Annenkov, and three avant-garde collages by Annenkov. Painted circa 1908-1910, La Butte Pinson à Montmagny is a good example of Maurice Utrillo’s urban landscapes. Read more...
Judaic Art At The Next Hermitage Fine Art Auction – 27 & 28 October In Monaco
The lots at the auction range from objects of worship a Russian sterling silver Hanukkah lamp belonging to the first half of the XX century, or beautiful paintings executed by well-known Jewish artists like the avant-garde painter David Shterenberg, Simka Semkhovitch, the social realist Moses Soyer and some others. Read more...
Autumn collections of rare books of XIV-XX centuries, manuscripts and photographs
Hermitage Fine Art has announced auctions collections of rare books of XIV-XX centuries, manuscripts and photographs. Read more...
A moment of America’s history is Going Up for Auction in October 2020
Hermitage Fine Art has announced the contents of its upcoming Autumn Manuscripts, Autographs, Photographs, and Rare Books auction, and it’s quite the lineup. The October 28th auction will include photographs, of world icons like Audrey Hepburn and Salvador Dali, original manuscripts from J.R.R. Tolkien, and none less than four Presidents of the United States. . . Read more...
Invitation to consign: Autumn auctions 2020
We are very pleased to announce that Hermitage Fine Art will hold its next sales in Autumn and we officially invite our dear clients and friends to send their consignments for the categories of Russian Art & History, Fine Art, Manuscripts and Photographs. Read more...
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Hermitage Fine Art exhibits "Ray" at the Biennale of Sacred Contemporary Art in Menton
From 1st to 31st October, 2019, at the Biennale of Sacred Contemporary Art BACS in Menton the auction house Hermitage Fine Art exhibits a contemporary art sculpture "Ray", made by worldwide famous chocolate-maker, artist and sculptor PATRICK ROGER.

Leaf and silver fish sliding on the sand surface - "Ray" (2013) - is sculpted in 100 kg of pure chocolate before being cast in aluminum.
This unique and innovative technology of PATRICK ROGER allows to create very detailed and precise forms of his spectacular sculptures, like "Ray".
Exhibition is open for public from 1st to 31st October.
Address: Grand Hotel des Ambassadeurs, 3 Rue Partouneaux,
06500 Menton
TOP SALES FOR 2 YEARS

Since 2017 Hermitage Fine Art Monaco auction house commenced worldwide art masterpieces auction activity and held already 20 auctions, including 8 departments:

Fine Art, Numismatics, Manuscripts and Rare Books, Autographs, Old Masters, Russian Art, Modern and Contemporary Art.

We are proud to present you the top sales for 2017 - 2019 in various art departments.
First time ever in Monaco Edvard Radzinsky about
"Golden Age of Adventurers: Princess Tarakanova" 6th of July, at 12:00 at Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo.
First time ever in Monaco Famous Russian writer, historian, screenwriter, author of documentaries Edvard Radzinsky will give a lecture on "Golden Age of Adventurers: Princess Tarakanova" on 6th JULY, at 12:00 at Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo.

Next day, 7th JULY, at 14:00, Hermitage Fine Art will auction a unique collection of letters and documents of one of the THE MOST MYSTERIOUS WOMAN IN RUSSIAN HISTORY - PRINCESS TARAKANOVA.

Number of seats are limited
Registration is mandatory at auction@hermitagefineart.com
It is prohibited to take photos or videos

Read more at Russian Art and Culture
Russian Art and History Auction
Hermitage Fine Art invites you to the RUSSIAN ART AND MANUSCRIPTS Auction to be held on 6th and 7th July at Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo.

Among these precious objects, lot 478 also stands out — a unique carnival costume: a Russian 17th Century style robe worn by the murderer of Rasputin, Prince Felix Yusupov, FOR MASQUERADE IN THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL IN 1912, LONDON . With precious polychrome flower motifs, this garment reveals an uncommon attention to detail and meticulousness out of the ordinary. Accompanied by its pair of green leather boots with floral decorations, multicolored embroidered leather and heels covered with red moroccan leather – this work of art is estimated between 150 000 and 180 000€.

Read more at Art newspaper Russia
On 27th April, we are proud to present you the lots of our April auction, dedicated to
the World Theatre Day!

Lot 544, Russian Art Catalogue • BALLET PROGRAMME
Matilda Kshesinskaya and Imperial Theaters, « La Perle » (Pearl),
July 18, 1898, Peterhof.

Illustrations N.Samokish and E. Samokish-Sudkovskaya. Typography of Imperial Theaters. The wonderful ballet « Pearl» was created by Marius Petipa to the music of Riccardo Drigo, famous composer of the Imperial Theaters, on the occasion of the coronation of Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna. The participation of Kshesinskaya, the former mistress of Nicholas II, was initially considered tactless in relation to the future empress. The most profitable part was received by Italian Pierina Legnani, the ballet was completely rehearsed. Kshesinskaya considered this a personal insult. For her leading role, Nikolai's Uncle, Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich, asked on her behalf. A week later, the composer Drigo had to rewrite the finished score, and the choreographer Petipa came up with another pas de deux for Yellow Pearl. Matilda Kshesinskaya has achieved the impossible - including herself in the already staged, fully completed performance. Kshesinskaya's participation in this premiere, which took place in Moscow on May 17, 1896 at the coronation celebration, became for her the restoration of her former situation.The presented, richly illustrated and magnificent programme is a later performance of the legendary ballet in Peterhof.

Mademoiselle Kshesinskaya is listed in first place. Rare in excellent condition.

Congratulations to all the wonderful theatre, opera and ballet actors, dancers, choreographers, directors, backstage staff with the World Theatre Day!

For the upcoming auction of Russian Art we are happy to present you:

Lot 489 • BAKST, Lev Samoilovich (1866-1924)
« Costume design for the tragedy of Phaedra » for Ida Rubinstein. 1922

Lot 545 • BALLET PROGRAM
Le Jardin Animé (Corsair) and Le Vaudeville Comedy diplomate (Diplomatist).
Theater de l ' Hermitage (Hermitage Theater), St. Petersburg, January 16, 1898, illustration by N. Samokish.

Lot 548 • LIFAR Serge Mikhailovich (1905-1986) - Photo with Autograph


Lot 552 • Two programs of Russian seasons in Théâtre National de l'Opera and Théâtre Sarah-Bernhard 1910 and 1911.

Lot 501 • Dmitri BOUCHENE (1893-1993). Sketch of theatrical scenery

Lot 502 • Dmitri BOUCHENE (1893-1993), Costume design for the ballet « Le Nozze di Aurora », 1956

Lot 503 • Dmitri BOUCHENE (1893-1993), Costume Designs for «L'incoronazione di Poppea», 1953
Sketches from famous 20th century theatre, ballet and cinema artists and designers
For the 2019 Carnival of Venice, we have a collection of fascinating costume sketches which the theatrical world of the 20th century admired. Today, these sketches can become a source of inspiration for the sophisticated members of "Blame The Moon."

"Blame The Moon" is the theme at the 2019 Carnival of Venice, which originates from William Shakespeare's play "Othello (The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice)", in which, the main character speaks of the moon:

"It is the very error of the moon; She comes more nearer earth than she was wont, And makes men mad."

Romantic airy silhouettes, fascinating Oriental motifs or passionate bright imagery from the Hermitage Fine Art collection:

Sketches from famous 20th century theatre, ballet and cinema artists and designers - Léon Bakst, Erté, Georges Annenkov, Pablo Picasso and Konstantin Juon. Read more
"It's terribly nice when an interesting artifact was on show in front of everyone's eyes and everyone but you missed it"
Our client's story about a successful discovery at the Hermitage Fine Art auction:

"Not so long ago in Monaco, at Hermitage Fine Art auction, lots were sold from several menus. An original watercolor with the monogram "M.YA" was attached to one of them, decorated with a princely monogram. For me, its author was obvious - the talented artist Maria Vasilyevna Yakunchikova (1870-1902), one of the brightest masters of Russian modernism.

I bought this lot without a struggle for a very modest amount. I had no competitors here.
Now that I became the proud owner of a masterpiece, I naturally wanted to understand what the menu is and what it has to do with Yakunchikova. Looking at the monogram and comparing it with the date of celebration, I was able to assume that the menu is connected with the princely pair of the Tenishevs and the Paris World Exhibition of 1900". Read more
Do not miss this lot in our MANUSCRIPT AUCTION in Monte Carlo:
Autograph letter from Alexandre II to Katya Dolgorukaya, St. Petersburg, Tuesday, February 6, 1868. To read more

The auction house Hermitage Fine Art is pleased to announce its April auction 2019 in Monte Carlo dedicated to Russian Art, International Manuscripts & Rare Books, Fine Art and Numismatics. 25-27 April, Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo
Talk with Jean-Pierre Smadja, expert Relievo and Karen Levy, collector DSLcollection. "Impact of the new technologies on art, it's market - example with the 3D painting".
The most captivating lots of November auction in Monte Carlo will be announced in the upcoming days. Follow us on Instagram
Léonard Tsugaru Foujita, Extrait Composition au chien, Grande composition (1928). Hermitage Fine Art will present the 1st of 100 advanced technological reproduction made by Fujifilm Belgium NV at its contemporary art auction in Monte Carlo on November 27. To know more
Elena Efremova-Carè speaks with a journalist of МОНАКО newspaper about art, values, traditions and the upcoming auction in November 2018. View all interview in Russian.
Review of Russian Art Auction in Monaco by Art newspaper Russia / June 21, 2018
Hermitage Fine Art is delighted to present an interview with the legend of sports photography Lev Borodulin and fashion photographer Alexander Borodulin.

The most complete representation of the lots of Russian Art Auction, Manuscripts & Autographs Auction and Jewellery Auction on 29, 30 June by Russian Art & Culture / June 19, 2018
THE MOST CAPTIVATING LOTS OF THE SUMMER AUCTION 29 and 30 JUNE 2018 / Metropole Monte Carlo. English version.
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FINE ART ON BOARD is a special project of the auction house Hermitage Fine Art for interior designers and custom artwork companies. To know more
A big private collection of old militaria will be presented at the auction in November 2018. More details in the upcoming days.