Franz Ivan Roubaud (1856-1928), Circassian Troops, 1880s/1890s Oil on canvas Presumably Munich, Germany, 1880s/1890s Franz Ivan Roubaud (1856-1928) – Russian artist of French origin Signed lower right ‘F. Roubaud.’ Catalogue raisonné: Lingenauber/Sogrubova-Roth 22; titled as ‘Circassian troops with horse-drawn carriages crossing brumal Caucasian mountains’ (cover illustration) Gilded stucco frame Overall dimensions, framed: 115 x 86 cm Excellent condition Provenance: Private collection, Germany The present work is one of the most popular Caucasus paintings by Roubaud, whose works are increasingly sought after on the international market. In 2007, one of his paintings comparable in size was sold at auction for over 200,000 Euros The present painting is one of the most impressive works of the Russian artist Franz Ivan Roubaud, who is mainly known for depictions of battles and Caucasian life. The painting offered here depicts Circassian troops with horse-drawn carriages crossing brumal Caucasian mountains. The work shows an outstanding workmanship that captivates through the strong use of light and shadow. The painting was chosen for the cover of the catalog raisonné, which has recently been published in 2012. The provenance of the picture is documented as follows: the Collection of a Russian Cossack general (Munich), Sale, Hampel, Munich, 04 December 2010 lot 1038; Sale, Sotheby's, London. 7 June 2011 lot 106; Private Collection, Germany (according to previous literature) The painting has been professionally cleaned and is very well presented. It is signed lower right ‘F. Roubaud’. There are a few scattered tiny spots at the upper right edge. The canvas is a bit wavy at the upper edge and barely visible pressure mark upper left. The stucco frame is gilded and shows a few chipping marks. The framed work measures 115 x 86 cm and the size of the stretcher is 100 x 70 cm. Franz Ivan Roubaud (1856-1928) The artist Franz Roubaud Ivan was born in Odessa (today in Ukraine) and moved to Munich in 1877, where he began his studies at the Academy of Arts and took private painting lessons from the battle-painter Josef von Brandt (1841-1915 ). In 1882/84, he was enabled through the support of the Russian Tsar Alexander III. to go on a first trip to the Caucasus; the depiction of Central Asia and mainly the Caucasian areas should then determine most of his horse- and battlefield paintings. Roubaud was appointed professor of the Academy of Arts in Munich in 1891. In addition, he was appointed professor at the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg in 1903. His works were exhibited at the Munich Crystal Palace several times and were also included in the major international art exhibitions in St. Petersburg and Berlin. Roubaud's popularity at the time of the 19th century is justified not only by his outstanding performance as an historical and battle painter, but has also been significantly influenced by his well-known patrons such as the Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II as well as the Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria. Among his most famous works is the 100 meter panoramic painting ‘The Siege of Sevastopol’, executed in 1904. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Starting price : 90000