Mikhail Shikhanov-Kublitsky – Venice View
Live bidding available exclusively on:
Details
Signed lower left “М. Шиханов-Кублицкий”.
This vibrant oil on canvas, titled “Venice View,” is a masterful example of contemporary Impressionism. The composition captures a sun-drenched row of Venetian palazzos lining the Grand Canal, with a cluster of traditional black gondolas moored in the foreground. The artist utilizes a brilliant, high-key palette of cadmium yellows, terracotta reds, and crisp whites, all set against a luminous, pale blue sky that reflects the unique maritime light of the lagoon.
Painted in 2017 by Mikhail Shikhanov-Kublitsky (Russian, b. 1971), the work is characterized by a vigorous, impasto technique. Using a palette knife and bold brushstrokes, the artist creates a highly textured surface that mimics the rhythmic movement of the water and the weathered facades of the historic architecture. The play of light on the canal is rendered with dappled strokes of turquoise and pale yellow, conveying a sense of immediacy and atmospheric warmth.
The painting is signed and dated in red script in the lower-left corner, with detailed inscriptions on the reverse confirming the artist, title, year, and its status as an original work (oil on canvas, 75 x 100 cm). This large-format piece is a sophisticated and energetic tribute to the timeless beauty of Venice, making it an exceptional focal point for a modern interior or a collection of contemporary European landscapes.
Provenance
Estate of the Artist.
Condition
Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Unframed.
Conditions of Sale
All lots are sold as is. See Section 4 of our Terms and Conditions for return policy.
All inquiries must be made prior to bidding, as no further details can be provided after the sale.
By placing a bid, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions in full.
Shipping
For shipments outside the EU, Spanish export tax may apply to certain higher-value artworks; no export tax applies within the EU. Any such tax is payable by the buyer. Please refer to our Shipping & Export Information page for further details.
Inquire about this lot
If you have any questions or would like more details about this artwork, please fill out the form below, and our team will get in touch with you promptly.
Mikhail Shikhanov-Kublitsky is a painter whose art bridges the academic discipline of the Russian school with the expressive freedom of modern plein-air painting. A graduate of the Repin Institute in St. Petersburg, he is a recipient of the Gold Medal of the Russian Academy of Arts and the Medal of the Order “For Merit to the Fatherland” (2nd Class). A member of the Union of Artists of Russia and the Moscow Union of Artists, he has participated in the painting of six Orthodox churches — two of them original author projects — and was invited by the President of Malta to work on the decoration of the Russian Chapel at the San Anton Palace.
Having worked in more than forty countries, Shikhanov-Kublitsky paints directly from nature, following the Impressionist tradition while preserving a distinctly personal language of colour. His luminous compositions, often enriched with gold, silver, and copper leaf, transform light into a living substance — echoing both his spiritual background and his fascination with beauty as divine energy. His works are held in collections across Russia and Europe, reflecting a vision where faith, colour, and emotion merge into a radiant harmony of form.
Live bidding available exclusively on:
-
21: Sohrab Sepehri – Untitled (from the Tree Trunk Series)
80 × 80 cm | 31.5 × 31.5 in40,000 - 60,000 €
