Up for sale is an exceptional vintage painting by the talented Russian born artist Ivan Garikow depicting a New Years Even celebration. Signed low right “Ivan Garikow”, this painting is worked in oil on canvas and is unframed measuring 25 x 30 inches. This wonderful scene of celebration shows a busy composition of men and women standing around a bar all holding their drinks up. A clock above the open door shows the moment to be exactly midnight hence the excitement seen across all the faces in the group. The amount of detail is impressive and only grows more enjoyable with the greater time spent with the artwork. All the figures wear a lovely variety of clothing adorned with colorful necklaces while the bar is decorated with Christmas trees, balloons and banners across the ceiling. Dated 1971 this painting is in excellent condition showing minimal surface blemishes and is ready to be framed and enjoyed. The subject matter is exceptional making this a truly fine and rare example from this fascinating artist who survived the true atrocities of WWII. Knowing the suffering that Ivan had to deal with his entire life makes this moment, depicted with deep enjoyment and celebration with hope for the future, that much more powerful and appreciative. The images provided accurately represent the qualityu, condition and aesthetic beauty of this fine painting but if you have any questions please feel free to ask prior to purchasing!