Oil on canvas, loosley laid down on fiberboard Russia, 1866 Ivan Kozmic Makarov (1822-1897) - Russian portraitist Verso label with handwritten inscription: ‘Anastasie Ouschakow née Koni femme du Gal Paul Ouschakow peint par Makaroff. 1866’ The authenticity of the painting has been confirmed by Vladimir Petrov to the previous owner Dimensions: 147 x 106.5 cm (oval) Gilt ornate frame: 172 x 134 cm Very good condition Provenance: descendants of the Ushakov family; Austrian noble descent Excellent large-scale portrait from the series of the large Gala portraits, which are rarely found in the market. Makarov's paintings have already been sold for up to €100,000 in the auction market Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 120,000 Euro Anastasia Ushakov (1824-1902), born in Koni, represented the type of the Russian female entrepreneurs. After her first husband, Konrad Gubin, was incapacitated, she managed successfully his eight iron foundry companies for 12 years. When Makarov painted the present portrait, Anastasia was already married to her second husband, the General Pavel Ushakov. Ivan Makarov‘s (1822-1897) portraits are characterized by a great love for the detail, visible for instance in the jewelry, the rich fabrics and the garlands of flowers. He therefore earned a reputation as the ‘Russian Winterhalter’ (1805-1873). His works can also be classified in the tradition of Karl Bryullov (1799-1852). It often happened that Makarov did not sign his paintings so that they are authenticated through the quality of execution. Similar portraits by Makarov are on display at the State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg as well as in Almaty and Grozny. His illustrious models include the Empress Maria Alexandrova, the widow and daughter of Pushkin, and women of famous noble families, for instance the Sheremetyev, the Kochubeyev, the Baryatinsky and the Dolgorukov. Condition: The painting is in very good condition with still fresh looking colors. The canvas has been loosely laid down on fiberboard. The nose shows a small touch-up. The inspection under UV light reveals another tiny point of retouching to the upper background. The frame is slightly chipped. The size of the painting is 147 x 106.5 cm (oval), and the frame measures 172 x 134 cm. Ivan Makarov (1822-1897) Ivan Makarov was the son of the painter Kuzma Alexandrovich Makarov, who studied at the Academy in Azarmas under the guidance of Alexander Stupin. He received his first artistic training with the father and with Stupin. Soon he helped the latter in the execution of church paintings. In 1842 he became a ‘free artist’ of the Russian Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg. In 1845 he settled permanently in the city, and studied with the history painter Alexey Markov. After two years he specialized in portraiture and was supported by the Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna. He painted mostly portraits of women and children. In addition, his oeuvre includes icons and religious murals, i.e. ‘God’s Blessing on You’ at the Alexander Palace in St. Petersburg. (cko) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Starting Price : 60000