177. KHARLAMPY DMITRIEVICH KOSTANDI (SECOND HALF OF THE 1860s – AFTER 1917). STORMY SEA RUSSIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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Auction begins: 29 Nov 2025 12:00
Estimate: 15000-20000 EUR
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KHARLAMPY DMITRIEVICH KOSTANDI (SECOND HALF OF THE 1860s – AFTER 1917). STORMY SEA RUSSIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

An outstanding example of late Russian marine painting — Stormy Sea by Kharlampy Dmitrievich Kostandi, created in the early 20th century, embodies dramatic power and a refined observation of nature’s forces. With masterful skill, the artist conveys the energy of the raging sea: foaming waves, crashing towards a fragile boat, are filled with tension, dynamism, and an air of inevitability.

At the center of the composition, a small boat with rowers fights desperately against the storm. Their strained figures, marked by determination and resilience, become an artistic symbol of courage, the struggle for survival, and the hope for salvation. In the distance, the silhouette of a sailing ship can be discerned, reinforcing the immensity of space and humanity’s vulnerability before the elements. The contrast between the vast power of the sea and human fragility gives the painting a powerful dramatic pathos.

The color palette is built upon delicate transitions of cool tones — from transparent blues and turquoise to silvery grays. Luminous highlights impart depth and vibrancy to the water, while Kostandi’s soft yet energetic brushwork creates a sense of spatial breathing. This treatment of atmosphere aligns his work with the best traditions of Russian marine painting while emphasizing his individuality — more restrained, realistic, and observant compared to the romantic expressiveness of Aivazovsky.

Dimensions: 49 × 80 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Signature: “X. Kostandi” in the lower left corner, consistent with the artist’s known autographs. The harmony of composition, internal dynamism, and poetic expressiveness make this a significant work of Russian and Ukrainian painting of the early 20th century.
Condition: Good preservation, natural patina of time, uniform craquelure
Provenance: Private collection. Authenticity confirmed by expert examinations

Condition: Good
Warranty: Expertise
Material: Canvas, oil
Product sizes: Height - 1cm, Width - 1cm, Depth - 1cm
Location: Gallery "Antiqon", Brivibas street 52, Riga, Latvia
Gifts: Cabinet, Gifts for a gentleman
Style: Realism
Country: Russia
Period: Early 20th century
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