Name: Dmitri Plavinsky - Church on a Rock (Original pastel, 1959)
Brand: Hedonism Gallery
Price: 7300.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Dmitri Plavinsky

Church on a Rock

Original pastel · 1959

Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity

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$7,300.00 USD

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Dmitri Plavinsky - Church on a Rock (Original pastel, 1959)

Provenance: Ader, Paris
Expertise: Attributed and authenticated by the renowned expert in Russian art, Nicolas Filatoff

A Rare Masterpiece of Early Nonconformist Graphics

We are proud to present "Church on a Rock" (1959), an exquisite pastel by Dmitry Plavinsky. 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.

• Artist: Dmitry Plavinsky (1937–2012)
• Title: Church on a Rock
• Year: 1959 (Early period)
• Medium: Pastel on paper
• Monogrammed and dated lower right
• Dimensions: 16.9 x 11.9 in (42.9 x 30.3 cm)
• Unframed

This 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.

Investment Note: 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.