GEORGY NISSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-1987) Skiers oil on canvas board 35 x 50 cm (13 3/4 x 19 3/4 in.) signed lower right; signed, titled, indistinctly stamped, and labeled 186 on verso PROVENANCE Collection of Ukrainian composer Yuliy Meitus Thence by descent in the family CONDITION Unframed, the work appears in good original condition. Very fine and stable craquelure, consistent with age. Minor wear to the perimeter. Inspection under UV shows no apparent signs of restoration. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.