Welcome to The McCarthey GalleryThe Thomas Kearns McCarthey Gallery is one of the foremost dealers in the United States dealing with Russian Impressionistic art. The Gallery maintains an extensive inventory of collectible works by Russia's most respected artists during the period of 1930 to 1980. The Gallery carefully selects paintings that are historically significant, original in composition, interesting in form and beautiful in their depiction of the human spirit. We have been working in Russia for many years and have developed close personal relationships with many of the artists and their families. Together with our associated gallery in Russia, Dacha Art, and our Russian partners, we maintain extremely close ties with the arts community in Russia and the former Soviet republics. In addition to our Russian specialization, the TKM Gallery is proud to work with talented artists from other countries who have the spirit of the Russian art. Read more about the McCarthey Gallery.... |
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Immerse yourself in the warmth of Autumn with our Three Stunning October Silent Auction Paintings.These exquisite works celebrate fall’s vibrant landscapes and abundant harvests and honor the transformative power of art and nature.
First and foremost, we extend our congratulations to M. Campbell for securing the winning bid of $2,000 for Yuri Kugach's "The Cows at the Riverside." Equally commendable is R. Dubberly, who placed the high bid of $2,500 for Yuri Belov's "Flowers for 20th Birthday." Bravo to both of you!
For our October Silent Auction, we proudly present three exquisite autumn landscapes that capture the season’s spirit and celebrate its traditions including the fall harvest.
Ancient Slavic and Russian folklore is replete with symbolic traditions surrounding the fall harvest, known as Obzhynki or Oseniny. These rituals masterfully intertwine pagan agrarian beliefs with later Orthodox Christian customs, emphasizing themes of fertility, gratitude, death, and rebirth.
One of the most powerful symbols of the Russian fall harvest is the "last sheaf" of grain, often referred to as Veles' beard. This last sheaf embodies the spirit of the field, fertility, and new life. As the final crops were harvested, reapers would leave a small clump of uncut grain in the field, a practice believed to preserve the soil's fertility and the field's life-giving spirit for the following year.
Among these masterpieces is an enchanting autumn landscape by one of Russia's esteemed landscape painters, Georgy Vladimirovich Kibardin and two work by one of Russia's most talented up and coming artists Victor Nikolaevich Butko. Victor is a long time friend of the gallery and scion of a great family of Russian artists. Butko paints in the tradition of his ancestors, with exquisite artistry and sensitivity, portraying the special beauty of his country's landscape and its people.
We hope you find these captivating pieces and the rich cultural heritage they represent to be both inspiring and enriching. Happy bidding, and may the spirit of the harvest be with you!
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Kibardin, Georgiy Vladimirovich, "Evening is Coming" 15¾'' x 30¾'', (40 x 78 cm),1956, Oil on Cardboard Estimate $4,000 to $5,000- framed, Current Bid $1,000 by R. McCall, Next Bid is $1,500
Like most Russian artists, Kibardin was strongly influenced by the world around him. He was a master of the lyrical landscape and considered Nature as a his main teacher. He was drawn to the simple beauty of the Northern Russian forests and especially his beloved White Sea. Kibardin painted with a unique eye towards nature's mystery, his works rivet the eye by their romantic mood and masterful technique. He had a special gift for capturing the special light that filters the Russian wilderness, each season bringing its own distinct glow and drawing the viewer into the landscape.
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Butko, Victor Nikolaevich "The Evening Shadows" 14½'' x 22¾'', (37 x 58 cm), 2007, Oil on Canvas, Framed Estimated $3.000 to $4,000. Current Bid $1,250 by L. Rangel, Next Bid is $1,500
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Butko, Victor Nikolaevich "The Small Haystack at the River. The Last Sunrays" 14½'' x 22¾'', (37 x 58 cm), 2007, Oil on Canvas, Framed Estimated $3.000 to $4,000. Current Bid $1,250 by L. Rangel, Next Bid is $1,500 View Full Image
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Butko, Victor Nikolaevich, "The Small Haystack at the River. The Last Sunrays"
Butko, Victor Nikolaevich, "The Evening Shadows"
14½'' x 22¾'', (37 x 58 cm), 2007, Oil on Canvas, Framed
Yuri Petrovich Kugach, born on March 21, 1917, in the historic city of Suzdal, began his illustrious journey in art in 1931 at the "1905" Moscow Art School. It was here in 1934 that he had the distinct privilege of studying under the legendary Nikolai Petrovich Krymov, thanks to the establishment of a new painting department. His pursuit of excellence led him to the prestigious Moscow Art Institute in 1936, famously known as the Surikov, named after the great realist-teacher Vassili Surikov. Yuri's exceptional talent allowed him to skip directly to the second year at the Institute, where he was mentored by the highly esteemed Igor Grabar and Sergei Gerasimov. During his time at the Surikov, Yuri met and fell in love with his fellow classmate, Olga Grigoryevna Svetlichnaya, and the two were married in 1937. Their union was blessed with a son, Mikhail, in 1939, who would later follow in his parents' artistic footsteps. Yuri graduated from the Institute in 1942. In the midst of World War II, Yuri, along with 11 other accomplished artists including his wife, was evacuated to Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in 1943. The Soviet government, recognizing their cultural significance, made this decision to safeguard them as Moscow faced the threat of falling to the Germans. After the war, Yuri returned to the Surikov to teach from 1948 to 1951. Seeking a peaceful environment, he relocated his family to the serene countryside of the Tver region, where he continued to teach at the House of Artists of Russia (Academicheskaya Dacha). This picturesque setting, frequented by renowned artists like Repin and Levitan, inspired both Yuri and Olga to depict scenes of village and family life. They adhered to the belief that art is powerful when it is national, and a nation is defined by its people. Thus, their works captured the essence of Russian life. Yuri's paintings eloquently portrayed the daily rituals of life—mothers with cradles, children at play, youth in love, weddings, and funerals. For him, these scenes were not just glimpses of village life but a reflection of the Russian people's existence. This interconnectedness of nationhood, people, and their environments is a uniquely Russian concept that doesn't fully translate in other cultures. Yuri took great pride in an art review that described his work as a "poetical description" of village life. He believed that poetry was the essence of his art, stating, "A real artist doesn't paint what he sees. He paints what he wants to see. Those who want to see dirt, see dirt. At all times, some people want to see bad things and some want to see good things." This philosophy was evident in his dedication to portraying labor not as a curse but as a natural and vital part of life. In the spirit of Socialist Realism, Yuri's art celebrated the human experience, from steelworkers to soldiers and ordinary people. As the founder of the Moscow River School, Yuri emphasized the importance of capturing atmosphere and accurately depicting space. He often reminded his students, "Do not repeat our mistakes." Yuri Petrovich Kugach's legacy is immortalized in over 200 paintings displayed in national and international museums, including the Russian Museum, the Kiev State Museum of Russian Art, and the State Tretyakov Gallery, where an entire hall is dedicated to his remarkable work. Bids will be taken via telephone, or e-mail until 7:00 pm MST, ,Friday, September 5th. Follow all the bidding updates on the Gallery's website. Please, e-mail bids only to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and make sure your receive confirmation of your bid. Note that you may place a maximum bid and the Gallery will bid on your behalf up to your maximum. By placing a maximum bid you will be assured you are not out bid at the last minute. Tel: 801-755-7072 Please, e-mail bids only to winfoMcCartheyGallery.net. Note that you may place a maximum bid and the Gallery will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid. Good luck! Stephen Justesen, Gallery Director Read the Full August Newsletter
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Friday December 5th! The Gallery Presents a Major Exhibition and Sale!
After closing our Park City location, this will be our first major exhibition and sale — just in time for the holidays. Join us for an exceptional selection of works, special offers, and seasonal celebrations. More details and RSVP information to follow.
Nechitailo, Vasily Kirillovich Vasili Kirillovich Nechitailo was born in Nikolaevskoe, the province of Rostov-on-Don, in 1915. In 1931 he began his study of art at the Krasnodar Art Tekhnikum where he remained until 1935. In 1935 the artist entered into preparatory art courses at the Surikov Institute. After approximately two years of preparation, Nechitailo enrolled in the Moscow Art Institute as a full time student under the tutelage of the revered professor Alexander Gerasimov. He attended the Institute from 1937 to 1942. The artist then enrolled in their graduate program in 1942. In 1943, while still attending the Surikov, Nechitailo and 11 other academically accomplished artists were evacuated to Samarkand, Uzbekistan for the duration of the war. It looked like Moscow might fall to the Germans so the Soviet government decided to evacuate their most promising artists who they saw as cultural assets. He returned and completed his graduate degree in 1944. He was honored with the opportunity to teach at the Surikov Institute from 1948 until 1956. Vasili Nechitailo began to actively exhibit in 1945. Nechitailo died in Moscow in 1980.
Awards: (partial list) Named "People's Artist of Russia", 1965 Exhibitions: (partial list) Collections: (partial list) Books: (partial list) Additional Information: "He understood the beauty of the process of painting, and the techniques he developed, in many ways, defined the classical standards that continued the cultural traditions of Soviet and Russian Realist art. His landscapes are distinguished for their composition and color harmony as well as for their exquisite and laconic style. His portraits of laborers, all healthy and strong, reflect his optimistic view of the typical Soviet village and collective farm after the war. As one critic has noted, his extraordinary paintings of people form a collective portrait of his time." -The Museum of Russian Art, Minnesota
Stasevich, Ivan Nikiforovich
Stasevich, Ivan Nikiforovich (1929- 1998)Honored Artist of Belarus 1985 Ivan N. Stasevich, painter and honored artist of Byelorussia, was born on January 9, 1929 in the village of Medvednya, in Starodorozhensky district of Minsk region into a peasant family. During the war years, he became a fighter in the third brigade. He survived the blockade with the partisans. When Belarus was liberated, at the age of 15, he made enrolled in the motor-road unit of the 1st Belarusian Front. And during all the war years he drew war sheets, posters, road signs, the last of which is "To the Reichstag - 250 meters." After the end of the war, in he enrolled in the Minsk Art College, graduating in 1952. He then left for Moscow and began his studies at the famed Suirikov Institute, graduating in 1958. His professors were noted artists G. M. Izergina, A. P. Mozalev, V. K. Tsvirko, and D. K. Mochalsky. His diploma work "In the Belarusian Swamps", which depicts the exit of partisans from the blockade, was exhibited at the All-Union art exhibition and was positively noted by critics. The subjects of fighting against Nazi remained very important for the artist in the subsequent years. There were such pictures as Life Everlasting, Oath (1965-1967), May (1945), and Happy Meeting (1969-1970). The subjects of the artist's pictures also reflected the optimistic attitudes of the post-war years, the years of construction work. In the 1960s, the artist worked at the construction site of Bratsk Hydropower Station where he painted portraits of wood-cutters, industrial landscapes and genre compositions, such as Angara, Angara (1960) and Winners of Padun Rapids (1961). When he returned to Belarusia, the artist's creative work became closely connected with teaching. For many years, Stasevich worked in Minsk Institute of Theater and Art. An Associate Professor, and then a Professor of the Institute, he was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Belarus 1985. He was always attracted by people close to him, powerful characters, ebullient life energy. In landscape painting he embodied the views of the south and north of Belarus. Throughout his life, he visited almost the entire Soviet Union, he was also in Italy, France and Portugal. I.N. Stasevich was an active participant of all Russia's and all Belarusian exhibitions. Before the independence of Belarus from Russia, he was a member of the USSR Union of Artists. I. N. Stasevich's works are included in many public and private collections (Belarus, Russia, Algeria, England, Austria, Belgium, Germany, India, Italy, Canada and others); including the National art Museum of the Republic of Belarus, the Belarusian Union of artists, the Museum of modern fine arts in Minsk, Vitebsk Museum of M. Shmarova, the Belarusian Museum of the great Patriotic war, Svetlogorsk and Gomel Museums, the Museum P. Masherov, Vitebsk, and the Ministry of culture of Russia. including in the homeland of the artist in the Starodorozhsky District Historical and Ethnographic Museum there are over 70 of his works. 22 works of painting and graphics by the master are included in the collection of the National Art Museum I. N. Stasevich passed away on on September 11, 1998 at the age off 66.
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Russian & Soviet Impressionism
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New Salt Lake City Gallery & WharehouseGood News! We are now fully settled into our new Gallery and Warehouse in downtown Salt Lake City and are ready to show you some great Russian Impressionist art. The majority of the works in the new Gallery have never been exhibited before!
Mailing Address: 54 B Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84103 Hours: By appointment or 6- 9 pm for Gallery Stroll (the third Friday of every month) |
Russia's rich cultural heritage represents the best of human creativity. Its literature, music, visual and performing arts and architecture are among the most profound, compelling and beautiful expressions of the human spirit.
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