{"product_id":"dmitri-plavinsky-church-on-a-rock-original-pastel-1959","title":"Dmitri Plavinsky - Church on a Rock (Original pastel, 1959)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDmitri Plavinsky - Church on a Rock (Original pastel, 1959)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance:  \u003c\/strong\u003eAder, Paris\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eExpertise: \u003c\/strong\u003eAttributed and authenticated by the renowned expert in Russian art,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eNicolas Filatoff\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Rare Masterpiece of Early Nonconformist Graphics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eWe are proud to present \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e\"Church on a Rock\" (1959)\u003c\/b\u003e, an exquisite pastel by \u003cstrong\u003eDmitry Plavinsky\u003c\/strong\u003e. Early works by Plavinsky, especially in the pastel medium, are an extreme rarity on the art market. Most of his heritage from this period is either held in major museum permanent collections or remains in private hands, making this a unique opportunity for discerning collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Artist: \u003c\/strong\u003eDmitry Plavinsky (1937–2012)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Title: \u003c\/strong\u003eChurch on a Rock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Year: \u003c\/strong\u003e1959 (Early period)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Medium: \u003c\/strong\u003ePastel on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Monogrammed and dated\u003c\/strong\u003e lower right\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Dimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e16.9 x 11.9 in (42.9 x 30.3 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Unframed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis piece captures the very dawn of \"Structural Symbolism.\" Through vibrant blue contours and warm architectural tones, Plavinsky transforms a religious motif into a rhythmic, almost crystalline structure. The year 1959 marks a pivotal moment in the Moscow underground scene, and this pastel stands as a testament to the artist's early quest for spiritual and formal freedom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInvestment Note:\u003c\/b\u003e As Plavinsky’s global recognition continues to grow, early authentic graphics of this quality are becoming increasingly difficult to source, representing a significant addition to any serious collection of 20th-century Russian art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedonism Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51561646358839,"sku":null,"price":7300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/8884\/5879\/files\/Plavinsky.png?v=1774083400","url":"https:\/\/hedonism.gallery\/it\/products\/dmitri-plavinsky-church-on-a-rock-original-pastel-1959","provider":"Hedonism Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}