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Nicolai Kuvshinoff (1899-1997) Russian, Oil on Canvas. Titled "Still Life." Signed N. Kuvnishoff in the upper left. Still life painting with fruits and other table items. Information on the back as well. Back says Nicolai Kuvshinoff, titled "Still Life" Paris #733. The piece also states "Seattle's World's Fair 1962" on back of painting. Framed in good vintage condition, there are signs of abrasion on the exterior of the frame and on the canvas due to age. Kuvshinoff is known for Cubist still life and sculpture. A long-time Seatle artist, with his painting style called neo-cubist, Nicolai he's created bold abstract works that remind of Pablo Picasso. He lived in the Cascade neighborhood with his artist wife, Bertha, in what was called "an inseparable marriage" of 57 years, where painted together and carefully protected each other's solitude. Attractive piece for those seeking modern tones with some history and Picasso like pathos. Size: 23 1/4 x 28 1/2 in. #6002 #2