VIKTOR MIDLER (1888–1979) The Violinist

inscribed in Cyrillic ‘Midler / Skripachka’ (on the reverse) oil on board 49 x 35 cm Executed in the late 1950s. Accompanied by a certificate of expertise. Viktor Markovich Midler (1888–1979) studied at the Odessa Higher School of Art under Gennady Ladyzhensky and Kyriak Kostandi between 1908 and 1913, before continuing his artistic training in Moscow in the studios of Alexander Kuprin, Ilya Mashkov and Robert Falk. He exhibited from 1917 and was a member of the artists’ group Four Arts between 1925 and 1927. Following a trip to France in 1927, he developed a diverse body of work encompassing the celebrated Samarkand cycle, Parisian landscapes, portraits and later urban and landscape views. 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.