Isaac Israels (Amsterdam 1865 - The Hague 1934) Balalaika...

Isaac Israels (Amsterdam 1865 - The Hague 1934) Balalaika players Signed lower left Watercolour on paper, 50.6 x 35.4 cm Provenance: - Auction Christie's, Amsterdam, 24 & 25 May 2016, lot 301 - Private collection, the Netherlands Note: Besides Javanese and Ashanti drummers and musicians, Israels was highly enthusiastic about the Russian and Ukrainian balalaika players. Mesmerized by the enchanting sound and graceful movements, he sketched and painted the musicians from different perspectives.

Estimate:£1,679

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