A GROUP OF THREE SKETCHINGS BY ALEXANDER AREFIEV (RUSSIAN 1931-1978) comprising: a) Red Cheeked Woman, 1953, gouache and pencil on paper, 20.32 x 20.32 cm (8 x 8 in.) [image size]; 20.32 x 27.94 cm (8 x 11 in.) [paper size], monogrammed and dated lower center b) Forward, circa 1950's, colored pencil on paper, 24.13 x 29.21 cm (9 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.) [image size] c) Untitled Study, 1968, pencil on paper, 29.21 x 34.29 cm (11 1/2 x 13 1/2 in.) [image size], monogrammed and dated upper left corner CONDITION Unframed, a and b appear in good original condition. No apparent issues visible to the naked eye with no significant issues to report. c) Unframed, small pin hole visible to the upper center edge and crease to the upper right corner. 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.