DIMITRY BORISOVITCH LION (1925–1993) Untitled

ink on paper 42.5 × 61.4 cm Dmitry Borisovich Lion (1925–1993) was a Russian graphic artist and a prominent representative of the Soviet nonconformist movement. Born in Kaluga, he studied at the Moscow School of Art and later at the Moscow Institute of Architecture. After military service during and after the Second World War, he devoted himself to graphic art and teaching. From the 1960s onward, Lion developed a highly individual visual language that combined expressive drawing, calligraphy and philosophical reflection. His works have been exhibited at major Russian museums, including the Russian Museum in St Petersburg and the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow. 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.