Artist: Attributed to Nikolai Efimovich Timkov

Title: Autumn Landscape with Cottage — descriptive title

Medium: Oil painting, apparently on board

Origin: Russian School

Painting Size: Approx. 23.2 × 18.5 cm / 9.1 × 7.3 in

Frame Size: Approx. 32.5 × 27.5 × 4.7 cm / 12.8 × 10.8 × 1.9 in

Signature: Signed in the lower-right corner in Cyrillic; the signature appears to read “Тимков”

Framing: Framed, apparently under glass

According to the previous owner, the painting was acquired at an exhibition of Russian artwork held by a gallery in Ginza, Tokyo.

The attribution to Nikolai Efimovich Timkov is based on the visible signature, subject matter and stylistic comparison. No formal certificate of authenticity is currently included.

Condition

The painting appears to be in overall good vintage condition.

No obvious major tears, punctures or large areas of paint loss are visible through the glazing. The painting has not been removed from the frame, so the edges, reverse and exact support have not been fully examined.

The frame shows scratches, scuffs and small marks consistent with age and previous handling. The backing board also shows age-related wear and faded markings.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

Comment

An intimate Russian autumn landscape depicting two large trees beside a small rural cottage.

Warm ochre and brown foliage is balanced by deep greens and a softly painted blue sky. Short, layered brushstrokes create a lively texture throughout the trees and foreground, while the simple composition conveys the quiet atmosphere of the Russian countryside.

The modest scale and direct, plein-air quality give the work the character of a carefully observed landscape study. The signature and style suggest a possible attribution to Nikolai Efimovich Timkov, one of the notable landscape painters associated with the Leningrad School.