G.A.V. TRAUGOT Nicolas II with Tsarevitch

signed in Cyrillic in pencil ‘G.A.V. TRAUGOT 2001’ (lower right) hand coloured etching on paper 40 x 29.5 cm (à vue) Executed in 2001 G.A.V. Traugot refers to the artistic collective formed by Georgy Traugot (1903-1961) and his sons Alexander Traugot (B. 1931) and Valery Traugot (1936-2009), key figures of book art in Leningrad–Saint Petersburg. Working across painting, sculpture, and graphic art, they devoted most of their creative energy to book illustration. Their earliest projects were created together with their father, giving rise to the collective pseudonym G.A.V. (Georgy, Alexander, Valery), which became emblematic of the Leningrad artistic milieu. Their work has been widely exhibited internationally and awarded numerous prizes. It is held in major collections including the Russian Museum, the Tretyakov Gallery, and the Hermitage Museum, as well as in public and private collections across Europe and Japan. 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.