Lev Kropivnitsky (Russian, 1922-1995) Kindred Spirits II signed with Cyrillic initials and dated 'LK-89' (lower left); further inscribed with artist's name, titled and dated '11.1989' (verso) oil on canvas 90 x 80.4cm (35 7/16 x 31 5/8in). unframed Footnotes: The present lot is offered with a photographic portrait of Lev Kropivnitsky by Lev Melikhov (born 1951), signed in Latin, titled and dated '1985' (41 x 31cm), and catalogues Lev Kropivnistky, Moscow, 1989, and Neues Labyrinth: 10 Kunstler aus Russland, Cologne, 1992. (4) Provenance Acquired by the present owner directly from the artist in Moscow Literature Lev Kropivnitsky, 1922-1994: Life and Work, Moscow, 1995, listed p. 224, no. 209 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com