GRISHA BRUSKIN (RUSSIAN B. 1945) Joseph and Angel, steel sculpture: 101 x 59 cm (39 3/4 x 23 1/4 in.), base: 38 x 38 cm (15 x 15 in.) EXHIBITED Bruce Museum, Greenwich, Connecticut, Masterpieces of 20th Century Russia, May 21, 2001 Forbidden Art: The Postwar Russian Avant-Garde,February 1998-April 2002 The exhibition traveled to: Pasadena, ArtCenter College of Design, Alyce de Roulet Williamson Gallery, February 22 - May 3, 1998 Moscow, The State Tretyakov Gallery, May 15 - June 15, 1999 St. Petersburg, The State Russian Museum, February 12 - April 4, 1999 Oxford, Ohio, Miami University Art Museum, November 2 - December 12, 1999 Brighton, Massachusetts, Boston College, McMullen Museum of Art, October 15 - December 10, 2000 Gainesville, University of Florida, Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, April 12 - July 3, 2005 Laramie, University of Wyoming Art Museum, September 8 - November 18, 2007 St. Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College, Hillstrom Museum of Art, September 3 - November 10, 2008 LITERATURE Forbidden Art: The Postwar Russian Avant-Garde (Los Angeles, New York: Curatorial Assistance, Distributed Art Publishers, 1998), ex. cat., pp. 166-167 (illustrated) CONDITION The sculpture appears in very good condition. No apparent issues visible to the naked eye. With no significant issues to report. Kindly note, the auction is comprised of two sessions: Session I: Russian and Asian Art, Antiques and Jewelry, lots 1-331 Session II: European, North and South American, and Ethnographic Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and Design, lots 500-827 N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.