Category: Pastel Painting

Night Violinist

 
 
 
Status: Open
Item no.: 172656170289
Current bid: 25000 EUR
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Gostevs Fine Art   [2 stars]       rss
Registered since: 25.12.2023
Located in: Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC
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Start date: 02.01.2026 10:22
End date: 23.08.2026 06:51
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Investment Art Auction:

  • Artist: Anatoli Gostev (1946-2022).
  • Title: Night Violinist
  • Year: 2011
  • Medium: Pastel on Paper
  • Size: Height: 41 cm, Width: 47 cm
  • Signature: Signed on the front and back.
  • COA: Verified via Bitcoin blockchain.
  • Ownership: Privately owned.
  • Estimate: USD 310,000 - 540,000

Investment Opportunity:

“Night Violinist” is a rare, atmospheric pastel by Anatoli Gostev, previously held exclusively in private ownership and never before exhibited. With its poetic solitude and Chagall-like dream quality, this work speaks to both collectors of lyrical expressionism and forward-looking investors.

As interest in post-Soviet and Eastern European contemporary art continues to grow, Gostev's legacy is gaining critical and market attention. This unique piece — accompanied by full blockchain provenance and a digitally verifiable COA — offers not only aesthetic and cultural depth but also financial security.

From 2027, the painting is projected to appreciate in value by 20–40% annually, following a guaranteed increase of 10% per year by the current owner until then. This makes “Night Violinist” not just a captivating artwork, but a strategic long-term investment.

About the Work

A quiet night, a sleeping town, and a lone violinist lost in thought — “Night Violinist” captures a meditative moment that blends musical silence with moonlit emotion. The painting echoes Marc Chagall’s poetic imagery, while reflecting Gostev’s deeply personal visual language.

This is a painting to be experienced, not merely observed — one that invites reflection on memory, time, and the invisible connection between sound and stillness.

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Blockchain Certificate of Authenticity

"Night Violinist" is officially certified using blockchain technology on the Bitcoin network, ensuring permanent, tamper-proof verification of authenticity and provenance.

  • Unique digital signature recorded permanently in the blockchain
  • Guarantees immutable data regarding origin and authorship
  • Can be verified independently using OpenTimestamps tools
  • Transferable certificate ensures transparency and trust for future owners
Blockchain Certification

A full PDF Certificate of Authenticity (COA) and OTS proof file (.ots) are available for download in Attachments.

Provenance & Sale Details

  • The painting is the only original piece of its kind by Anatoli Gostev
  • Artist’s copyright applies
  • Officially approved for sale by the owner
  • Represented exclusively by Gostev's Fine Art, which guarantees secure transaction and delivery

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Value Proposition

Investing in a work of art you love is always a win — both emotionally and potentially financially. The current owner guarantees an annual appreciation rate of 10%, making this piece not only a beautiful addition to any collection, but also a sound investment.

With the passing of Anatoli Gostev, the value of his works is expected to rise significantly over time, due to both scarcity and historical importance.


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