64 - SINEZOUBOV, Nicolas (1891–1956)

SINEZOUBOV, Nicolas (1891–1956) Les Halles Centrales in Paris, 1943 Oil on hardboard 22 × 35 cm Monogrammed in the lower right corner: “NS.” On the reverse, a handwritten label by the artist bearing his address, the title, and the date of the work: “50, rue de la Tour d’Auvergne, Paris 9th arr. – Les Halles – 43,” as well as the provenance note “Col. L. Benatov.” Other handwritten inscriptions in graphite and colored pencil are present. Provenance: private collection, France. Collection of Leonardo Benatov, Paris. Leonardo Benatov (1899–1972), a Russian painter and sculptor of the Parisian émigré community, closely associated with Sinezubov. SINEZUBOV Nikolai (1891–1956) Central Market of Paris, 1943 Plywood, oil 22 × 35 cm Monogram signature “NS” at the bottom right On the reverse, a handwritten label indicating the artist’s address, the title, and the date, as well as the collection: “50, rue de la Tour d’Auvergne, Paris IX arr. ‘Les Halles’ 43 Col. L. Benatov.” There are also handwritten inscriptions in graphite and colored pencil. Provenance: private collection, France. L. Benatov Collection, Paris. Leonardo Benatov (1899–1972), a Russian painter and sculptor and a member of the Parisian artistic émigré community, was a close friend of Sinezubov.