FEDOT SYCHKOV (1870-1958) Portrait of a peasant woman with a red shawl signed in Cyrillic "F. Sychkov" (lower right) oil on canvas 54 x 36 cm Fedot Vasilyevich Sychkov was a talented and original painter of the countryside. His cheerful, masterfully executed works, whose heroes are his compatriots, are a special chronicle of life in his native Mordovia. F.V. Sychkov saw his artistic destiny in revealing the beauty and uniqueness of village life, which he felt and understood more deeply than many other artists, because he came from this environment and never broke with it. "I have dedicated my art to reflecting life in the Russian countryside" - wrote the artist. At the buyer's request, we will be happy to provide a general condition report on the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to carry out their own inspection or consult a specialist of their choice for a full assessment of the condition of the lot. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD 'AS IS' IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.