Bonhams Geneva to Show Soviet Non-Conformist Art from Peschler Collection
From September 16 to 18, Bonhams will present a selection from the Eric A. Peschler Collection of Soviet Non-Conformist Art at their auction house in Geneva. This will lead up to an online auction happening from September 25 to October 5, 2026. The collection, which was assembled from the late 1950s until the end of the Soviet Union, showcases various paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by Moscow-based artists. This is the first time these pieces are being offered for sale. Notably, the collection includes significant works from the 1980s, featuring artists like Dmitry Krasnopevtsev and Erik Bulatov, reflecting a dynamic and independent artistic movement from the twentieth century.
Key facts
- Bonhams Geneva exhibition: 16-18 September
- Online auction: 25 September - 5 October 2026
- Collection formed between late 1950s and collapse of Soviet Union
- Includes paintings, works on paper, and sculptures
- Artists: Dmitry Krasnopevtsev, Grisha Bruskin, Boris Sveshnikov, Viktor Pivovarov, Eduard Steinberg, Erik Bulatov
- First time works appear on the market
- Collection highlights Soviet Non-Conformist art movement
- Selection spans the 1980s
Entities
Artists
- Dmitry Krasnopevtsev
- Grisha Bruskin
- Boris Sveshnikov
- Viktor Pivovarov
- Eduard Steinberg
- Erik Bulatov
Institutions
- Bonhams
Locations
- Geneva
- Switzerland
- Paris
- France
- Moscow
- Russia