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LEDA (also LEDA AND THE SWAN), 1921 Mexican rosewood (also called Mexican redwood) 20 1/4 x 11 1/2 x 7 1/4 inches Signed: Gleb Derujinsky / 1921 Provenance: Countess Maria Alberti Millard, until 1999; Conner & RosenKranz gallery NY till 2021 Reference: The Arts, October 1921, illustration of Leda and the Swan in exhibition at Milch Galleries, New York, no page number. New York Times, 4 November 1923, illustration of Leda in the exhibition Salon d'Automne, Paris, no page number. Breese, Jessie Martin. "Some New Sculptures for Adorning the Country House." Country Life, volume 41, December 1921, pp. 70-71. Comstock, Helen. "Sculptures of Derujinsky," International Studio, volume 81, September 1925, pp. 453-456, reference to Leda, p. 455. Derujinsky, Glebe [sic]. "A Few Words About Woodcarving." Architect, volume 14, August 1930, pp. 458-459. Fort, Ilene Susan. The Figure in American Sculpture: A Question of Modernity. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1995, p. 14, figure 5; p. 190. Proske, Beatrice Gilman. Brookgreen Gardens Sculpture, 1943. Rev. ed., Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet, S.C.: Brookgreen Gardens, 1968, pp. 317-320. Exhibited: Brooklyn Museum New York 1923 (#8 of the catalog, illustrated). Annual exhibition, Salon d’Automne, Paris, 1923. Exhibition of Sculpture by Gleb Derujinsky. Macbeth Gallery, New York, February 16 - March 8, 1925; checklist #16. Sesquicentennial International Exposition, Philadelphia, 1926.ProvenanceCountess Maria Alberti Millard, until 1999; Conner & RosenKranz gallery NY till 2021 Reference: The Arts, October 1921, illustration of Leda and the Swan in exhibition at Milch Galleries, New York, no page number. New York Times, 4 November 1923, illustration of Leda in the exhibition Salon d'Automne, Paris, no page number. Breese, Jessie Martin. "Some New Sculptures for Adorning the Country House." Country Life, volume 41, December 1921, pp. 70-71. Comstock, Helen. "Sculptures of Derujinsky," International Studio, volume 81, September 1925, pp. 453-456, reference to Leda, p. 455. Derujinsky, Glebe [sic]. "A Few Words About Woodcarving." Architect, volume 14, August 1930, pp. 458-459. Fort, Ilene Susan. The Figure in American Sculpture: A Question of Modernity. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1995, p. 14, figure 5; p. 190. Proske, Beatrice Gilman. Brookgreen Gardens Sculpture, 1943. Rev. ed., Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet, S.C.: Brookgreen Gardens, 1968, pp. 317-320. Exhibited: Brooklyn Museum New York 1923 (#8 of the catalog, illustrated). Annual exhibition, Salon d’Automne, Paris, 1923. Exhibition of Sculpture by Gleb Derujinsky. Macbeth Gallery, New York, February 16 - March 8, 1925; Sesquicentennial International Exposition, Philadelphia, 1926 (label on the back of the foundation - illustration #4).. Exhibition HistoryBrooklyn Museum New York 1923 (#8 of the catalog, illustrated). Annual exhibition, Salon d’Automne, Paris, 1923. Exhibition of Sculpture by Gleb Derujinsky. Macbeth Gallery, New York, February 16 - March 8, 1925; Sesquicentennial International Exposition, Philadelphia, 1926 (label on the back of the foundation - illustration #4). LiteratureThe Arts, October 1921, illustration of Leda and the Swan in exhibition at Milch Galleries, New York, no page number. New York Times, 4 November 1923, illustration of Leda in the exhibition Salon d'Automne, Paris, no page number. Breese, Jessie Martin. "Some New Sculptures for Adorning the Country House." Country Life, volume 41, December 1921, pp. 70-71. Comstock, Helen. "Sculptures of Derujinsky," International Studio, volume 81, September 1925, pp. 453-456, reference to Leda, p. 455. Derujinsky, Glebe [sic]. "A Few Words About Woodcarving." Architect, volume 14, August 1930, pp. 458-459. Fort, Ilene Susan. The Figure in American Sculpture: A Question of Modernity. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1995, p. 14, figure 5; p. 190. Proske, Beatrice Gilman. Brookgreen Gardens Sculpture, 1943. Rev. ed., Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet, S.C.: Brookgreen Gardens, 1968, pp. 317-320.

Head of Yvonne D'Arle, inscribed with the name of the sitter on pedestal, signed Gleb De Rujinsky and dated 1920 Redwood sculpture 20 inches high. Exhibited: The Milch Galleries NYC 24.11-03.12 1921 #8 of the catalog, illustrated [Actual meaning of family name Derujinsky in Russian is "sackcloth" (дерюга) or "made of sackcloth". In this his sculpture executed just after his arrival in USA and probably going symmetrical with the name of the sitter M'lle D'Arle (then a well known soprano singing in Metropolitan opera) and also willing to attenuate his aristocratic origins the artist is using a very "French" version of his name "Gleb De Rujinsky".]

Adam and Eve, fruit wood pair of sculptures;
executed as a standing pair of figures on realistically carved pedestals; Eve holds an apple in her outstretched right hand, Adam reaches towards it with his left hand; incised in Latin Derujinsky on pedestals; height: 39.6cm (15 3/8in). Provenance:
Stair Galleries, Claverack, USA, April 22, 2006, lot 2; Bonhams, 2 Dec 2015 London, New Bond Street The Russian Sale lot 20

Promethius bronze sculpture - executed as a figure of young Prometheus holding flame in his outstretched right hand and balancing on a stepped cliff, mounted on square green stone base, marked and dated '1939' on bronze cliff height: 69.2cm (27 1/4in). Literature: Gleb W. Derujinsky. Sculpture, 2002, page 23, illustrated Provenance: Bonhams London Russian sale 8.6.2016 lot 78

Hands of pianist Xenia Prochorowa on a stylized keyboard The sculpture (11" x 11" x 8") is mounted on a square of light green and black marble. The total dimensions are 14" x 14" x 9". The back of the sculpture is signed by the artist and dated 1946. The bronze plaque reads: Hands of Prochorowa by Gleb Derujinsky USA. Xenia Prochorowa was a Russian pianist who concertized extensively in the US, Europe, and South America in the 1940's and 50's. Her playing was commended by Maurice Ravel and her recordings and memorabilia are now housed in the Stanford University Archive of Recorded Sound. Provenance: acquired from Prochorowa's grandniece.

Untitled (Bulldog); Bronze; Signed "G Deruijinsky" with foundry mark "Roman Bronze Works, N.Y"; 3 7/8" high; Foundry: Roman Bronze Works, New York

Bronze figural sculpture of Hermes the ancient Greek herald and messenger of the gods and the god of roads, commerce, invention, cunning, and theft. Measures 23"H, 5"W, 3½"D Exhibited: Milch galleries May 1921 NY (#8 of the catalog- titled "Mercury"; Milch Galleries NYC Nov 24-Dec 3 1921 cat # 26 Provenance: Braswell Galleries, Stamford, CT.

Anna Pavlova's foot. Signed "G. Derujinsky" and stamped "MODERN ART/FDRY N.Y" on cast base. Bronze, 6 3/4 x 5 x 2 5/8 in. (17.2 x 12.7 x 6.7 cm), mounted to a beveled wooden plinth.

see confirmation at artist's granddaughter Andrea Derujinsky face book page: https://www.facebook.com/GlebWDerujinsky?sk=timeline&ref=stream&filter=3

An American Terracota Bacchanalian Group (Homage to Clodion -see illustration 3rd to the right) signed, dated and situated: G. Derujinsky 1921 N.Y. height 10 1/8 in. 26 cm Provenance: sale Sotheby's New York European Decorative Arts from Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts 12 April 2016 lot 277

"Egyptian Dancer", carved wood with polychrome details, signed Derujinsky. Exhibited at William Macbeth Galleries NY. Provenance: Conner/Rosenfranz, NY (sold in 1989 for $20500- see invoice attached); Kamelot Auctions, Philadelphia, sale 10/26/2021 lot 102B Exhibition HistoryWilliam Macbeth Galleries NY.

Lady Diana Cooper Exhibited: M. Knoedler &Co, London July 17-28 1928 #2 of the catalog Bibliography: Irina Bulazel “Gleb W. Derujinsky, Sculpture” Istituto Arti Grafiche Mengarelli Rome Italy 2002 – description on p. 52 Enclosed: photograph of gesso original inscribed by the author: "With best wishes of happiness to Mr. C.L. Cooper [husband of the sitter] the author Gleb Derujinsky 26 Oct 1922"

Malvina Hoffman Portrait bust, Red Clay signed on the back and inscribed with sitter name c 1920 9x5x5 inches

A Pair of Bronze Figural Bookends of Poseidon and Aphrodite the one inscribed 'G. Derujinsky © 1922' and 'R.B.W' (stands for Roman Bronze works), the other inscribed '© G. Derujinsky 1922.' 8in. (20.3cm.) and 7in. (17.8cm.) high, on giallo antico marble bases, rich blackish brown patina Exhibited: William Macbeth Galleries NYC 16.2-8.3 1926, catalog # 25. Provenance: Jackson's: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 [Lot 00636] Fine Art and Antique Auction. Bibliography: Irina Bulazel “Gleb W. Derujinsky, Sculpture” Istituto Arti Grafiche Mengarelli Rome Italy 2002 – description on p. 54.

Venus Marina - A Bronze Group of Venus with two Putti inscribed 'G Derujinsky 1923' and 'R.B.W.' 9 in. (22.9 cm.) high, rich blackish-brown patina Exhibited: William Macbeth Galleries NYC 16.2-8.3 1926, catalog # 23 Bibliography: Irina Bulazel “Gleb W. Derujinsky, Sculpture” Istituto Arti Grafiche Mengarelli Rome Italy 2002 – description on p. 54.

Cupid and Psyche, circa 1920's marble 17 inches or 43 cm high, 15 inches or 38 cm long, and 6 inches or 15 cm wide, signed G. Derujinsky at the base.

Three Graces, bronze group. Height 14 3/4 inches, signed G. Derujinsky at the base , dated 1937 and numbered ex. N4 /(9). ).Exhibited: 44th Annual Exhibition of American Paintings and Sculptures, The Art Institute of Chicago, Oct 20- Dec13 1931, #228 of the catalog.
Bibliography: Irina Bulazel “Gleb W. Derujinsky, Sculpture” Istituto Arti Grafiche Mengarelli Rome Italy 2002 – description on p. 54.

Ida Rubinstein as Zobeida in Scheherezade (Odalisque). circa 1911 Bronze, 17.25 inches tall, signed and numbered #4 on the base Exhibited: Milch Galleries NYC Nov 24-Dec 3 1921 cat # 27; Provenance: The Alfred Cheney Johnston Collection; Nest Egg Auctions, Meriden CT 4.16..2011 lot 238.
Bibliography: Irina Bulazel “Gleb W. Derujinsky, Sculpture” Istituto Arti Grafiche Mengarelli Rome Italy 2002 – description on p. 55, illustrated on p. 29.
see confirmation at at artist's granddaughter Andrea Derujinsky face book page: https://www.facebook.com/GlebWDerujinsky?sk=timeline&ref=stream&filter=3

Crouching Nude Carved Lignum Vitae (iron wood) on granite pedestal 11x7x9 inches,c 1940 signed G. Derujinsky Provenance: family of the sculptor Bibliography: Irina Bulazel “Gleb W. Derujinsky, Sculpture” Istituto Arti Grafiche Mengarelli Rome Italy 2002 – description on p. 54, illustrated on p. 28..

Christ, Descent from the cross bronze 19 inches high, signed on pedestal, before 1930 (a wooden version exhibited at “Recent Work by Distinguished Sculptors” Brooklyn Museum, 1930, #88 of the catalog) . Provenance: family of the artist. Bibliography: Irina Bulazel “Gleb W. Derujinsky, Sculpture” Istituto Arti Grafiche Mengarelli Rome Italy 2002 – description on p. 55, illustrated on p. 42.

TRIPTYCH VASLAV NIJINSKY AND TAMARA KARSAVINA IN THE BALLET "CARNIVAL" Vaslav Nijinski et Tamara Karsavina, jouant les rôles d'Arlequin et de Colombine dans le ballet «Carnaval», joué à Paris, le 4 juin 1910. Bronze à patine brune, signé et daté 1920 sur la base, reposant sur socle de forme rectangulaire en marbre noir. Exemplaire portant tirage n° 2. H.: 38 cm - L. : 30 cm - P. : 21,5 cm. Provenance : cette oeuvre se trouvait dans la salle à manger du prince et de la princesse Félix Youssoupoff dans leur résidence parisienne située au 38 rue Pierre- Guérin (see last image here); sale Couteau Begarie Paris 7/9/2021 lot 158 (48000 Euro)

Nijinsky in “Carnival”. Bronze, c.1919, signed, numbered N1 and inscribed with foundry mark “Roman bronze works NY”, 34cm high on 2.5cm high marble pedestal. Exhibited: Milch galleries NY (#9 of the catalog- titled "Harlequine") May 1921; Brooklyn Museum New York 1923 (#16 of the catalog). While working on that sculpture Derujinsky was evidently using a well known photograph of Nijinsky dancing Harlequine - made by baron Meyer in Paris Grand Opera on June 4 1910 (shown to the right).

Karsavina in “Carnival”. Bronze, c.1919, signed, 34cm high While working on that sculpture Derujinsky was evidently using a well known photograph of Karsavina dancing Colombina - shown to the right. Bibliography: Sotheby's , New York NY 07 Nov 1991 ["These two sculptures were among the first sculptures executed by Derujinsky after his arrival to the United States from Russia in 1919, and were included in his 1921 exhibition at Milch galleries." ]; Bibliography: Irina Bulazel “Gleb W. Derujinsky, Sculpture” Istituto Arti Grafiche Mengarelli Rome Italy 2002 – illustrated on p. 17.

After sorrow analysis of all art history sources concerned we currently came to a necessity to change our previous attribution of both models (which were previously believed to be Adolf Bolm and Ruth Page who had danced in "Carnival" first time in 1924 - thus making it impossible for Derujinsky to create this pair of sculptures in 1919 and to exhibit it in 1921) and to accept as models the only other pair of dancers - Vaslav Nijinsky and Tamara Karsavina, whom Derujinsky could have seen in Diaghilev's "Carnival" premiered in Saint-Petersburg in1910. Here comes another similar opinion about that pair of sculptures: "Derujinsky probably didn't know much about American ballet. If he were still in Russia, it seems more likely he would sculpt Karsavina and Nijinski rather than Bolm and Ruth Page, especially since Bolm and Page didn't dance La Carnaval until approximately five years after the sculptures were created and a year after the sculptures were exhibited. " [http://community.ebay.com/t5/Archive-Collectibles/Help-with-Signature-of-Artist/td-p/18086111/page/2]

Mater Dolorosa Our Lady of Sorrows, Angel of Sorrow (Mater dolorosa, Богоматерь скорбящая) Alabaster 13 inches high, c 1925, signed on the back; Exhibited: Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition. Painting, Sculpture and Prints. Philadelphia. 1926., #1441 of the catalog; William Macbeth Galleries NYC 16.2-8.3 1926, catalog #31; Knoedler-London-Exhibition of recent sculpture by Gleb Derujinsky; July 17 to 28, 1928 cat # 12; Allied Artists of America, Fifty-Sixth Annual Exhibition, National Academy Galleries New York, October 30- November 16 1969, #173 (illustrated in the catalog), awarded Gold Medal of Honor.

Natalie Portrait of his daughter Natalie as a child. Terracota on a wood pedestal signed G. Derujinsky 6 inches high, c 1950
Bibliography: Irina Bulazel “Gleb W. Derujinsky, Sculpture” Istituto Arti Grafiche Mengarelli Rome Italy 2002 – description on p. 54. see confirmation at artist's granddaughter Andrea Derujinsky face book page: https://www.facebook.com/GlebWDerujinsky?sk=timeline&ref=stream&filter=3

Andromeda and Perseus Circa 1930 Dimensions: 8.125" high x 4" wide Medium: Terra cotta Both signed on reverse
This pair of terra cotta panels are unique pieces, exhibiting both bas relief and incised design. The chained Andromeda figure, for example, exquisitely captures the nude female form; in the background, Derujinsky incised Greek temples and other details into the clay.
[Andromeda is a princess from Greek mythology who, as divine punishment for her mother's bragging, the Boast of Cassiopeia, was chained to a rock as a sacrifice to a sea monster. She was saved from death by Perseus, her future husband.]

Three Busts of American Presidents: a/ Theodore Roosevelt,1919, bronze finished alvastone, 10 inches high (left) Original in bronze is at Theodore Roosevelt association, NYC
Bibliography: Irina Bulazel “Gleb W. Derujinsky, Sculpture” Istituto Arti Grafiche Mengarelli Rome Italy 2002 – illustrated on p. 48.
b/ Franklin D. Roosevelt, bronze finished aluminum alloy 6 inches high (right) Full size bust was presented to Presidential Library in NY Hyde Park by the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union on January 30, 1947 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/517158776/)
Bibliography: Irina Bulazel “Gleb W. Derujinsky, Sculpture” Istituto Arti Grafiche Mengarelli Rome Italy 2002 – description on p. 52, illustrated on p. 22.

c/Bust plaster sculpture of Franklin D. Roosevelt by Gleb Derujinsky, signed, 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches Bibliography: Irina Bulazel “Gleb W. Derujinsky, Sculpture” Istituto Arti Grafiche Mengarelli Rome Italy 2002 – illustrated on p. 22.