ONUFRY BIZYUKOV (1897 - 1986) Two sketches of a seated nude one signed (lower right) pencil on paper (i) 29.5 x 27 cm (ii) 28 x 27.4 cm Onufry Terentevich Bizyukov (1897-1986) was born in Velizh, in the Smolensk region. He studied at the Mirgorod School of Industrial Art and the Kiev Art Institute, before teaching at the Kiev College of Art (1920-1931). From 1929 to 1932, he was a member of ARIU, the Ukrainian Artists' Association, closely linked to the Boychukist movement. In 1935, he was repressed as a member of the 'reactionary school of Boychukism'. At the buyer's request, we would 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.