Art & Design
Thu, May 28, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 240
SHAIKHET, Arkady (Russian, 1898-1959). Unique Theatre of Workers' Club. Circa 1930s.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for
$960
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
SHAIKHET, Arkady (Russian, 1898-1959). Unique Theatre of Workers' Club. Circa 1930s. Gelatin silver print. Inscribed with the title and "R 20 - U.S.S.R. Moscow." Various stickers, annotations in pencil, and stamps to reverse, including a 'Publishers' Photoservice, N.Y.' stamp. Sheet: 7 x 9 1/4".
The present lot depicts the Rusakov Workers' Club (1927-1929), designed by Constructivist architect Konstantin Melnikov. The building is famed for its "tensed muscle" shape, featuring three cantilevered, fan-shaped auditorium sections that project outward, which can be transformed into smaller or larger spaces via movable walls.
Condition
Minor scratches and surface dirt. Creasing, particularly to corners.
Available payment options
If your bid is successful, as an alternative to in-house shipping, we can provide you with a list of shippers. We will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of carriers or packers whether or not recommended by us. Property will not be released to the shipper without the buyer's written consent and until payment has been made in full. Packing and handling by us of purchased lots is at the entire risk of the purchaser, and Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. will have no liability of any loss or damage to such items. Packing and shipping expenses shall be added to buyer's invoice and will reflect a charge for labor, materials, insurance, transportation, as well as actual shipper fees.
