In Gurzuf

"In Gurzuf" (1990s)
Artist: Arsen Abrarovych Rustamov (born 1947), Honored Artist of the Republic of Crimea, one of the most famous contemporary painters of Ukraine.
Title: "In Gurzuf"
Technique: oil on canvas
Dimensions without frame: 58×47 cm
Dimensions in frame: 70×60 cm
Style: Impressionism
Frame: wooden, professionally decorated
Signature: author's, on the front and back
Provenance: a single copy
Artistic analysis:
The painting "In Gurzuf" reflects Rustamov's typical "golden period" - a time when the artist achieved maximum harmony between color, texture and light.
The soft, pasty style of writing, wide brush structure and warm tones of the Crimean landscape create a feeling of light and space. It is evident that the artist works on the border of impressionism and post-impressionism, demonstrating a deep mastery of color and composition.
Financial assessment:
On the art market of Ukraine and Europe, Arsen Rustamov's paintings are consistently highly valued due to:
the official status of an Honored Artist;
exhibitions in state and private collections;
the presence of works in the Tate Modern collection (London) - which significantly increases the international value;
the rarity of works from his "golden period" (1990s).
Estimated market value of the painting (2025):
On the Ukrainian art market: from 8,000 to 12,000 USD
On the European or American market (through a gallery or auction): from 12,000 to 15,000 USD
Investment attractiveness:
Level of stability: high - the artist is among the famous Crimean painters with a proven international reputation.
Liquidity: good — works from the 1990s rarely appear on the secondary market, and are quickly snapped up by collectors.
Forecast for value growth: +25–40% over the next 5–7 years with proper preservation and confirmation of authenticity.