Legit Janis Avotins Piece?

Hi All,

Do you think this is a real Janis Avotins piece? I bought it the other day.



Anyone familiar with his work?

The frame and medium (graphite on paper) are consistent with his work, as is the gallery on the sticker, but I can't find this particular piece online. Just worried it's an elaborate fake, but maybe I'm paranoid?

Thanks in advance.

Sam

 

I think it's what it looks to be. Magnus Edensvard is co-owner of the gallery. Now, if we only knew who Venus was...

http://www.arterritory.com/en/blogs...inter_janis_avotins_in_londons_ibid_projects/

Debora

 

Wow, thanks. Very smart angle.

 

Likely Venus Hung. Here she is in 2013 visiting the IBID booth at Art Basil Hong Kong. (Unfortunately, photographs are no longer available.)

https://viennacontemporarymag.com/2013/05/27/vita-zaman-visits-art-basel-hong-kong/

Debora

 

Here's Venus.

https://www.designscene.net/2011/06/tim-wong-baccarat-magazine.html

Debora

 

(And don't tell Magnus. Suspect his feelings would be hurt that she de-accessioned his gift.)

Debora

 

Unreal detective work, well done Debora. Thank you

 

Lucky you. Great find.

Debora