{"title":"Eugene Zaikine","description":"\u003ctable id=\"t01\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peter-witwer\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fas fa-angle-left\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Previous Artist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bernard-zawisa\"\u003eNext Artist \u003ci class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEugene Zaikine (1908-1949)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2419\/6295\/files\/IMG_9555_480x480.jpg?v=1779562174\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab labels--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eThe Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eBiography\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2419\/6295\/files\/IMG_3298_240x240.jpg?v=1779562174\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nEugene Zaikine (1908–1949) was a Russian-born American painter, sculptor, and muralist whose work bridged Surrealism and large-scale decorative commissions in the United States. Born in Russia, he fled at age seventeen during the Bolshevik Revolution and settled in New York, where he became an active and sought-after artist by the 1930s and 40s. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased in Rego Park, Queens, Zaikine established a reputation as a leading muralist, completing commissions for restaurants, theaters, hotels and churches. Notable projects included work at the Half Moon Hotel in Brooklyn, the Mayflower Hotel in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and major ecclesiastical interiors such as the Russian Greek Catholic Cathedral of the Transfiguration in Brooklyn and a Russian Orthodox church in Nashua, New Hampshire. A career highlight was his monumental mural for the exterior of the Manufacturer’s Trust building at the 1939 New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows. Located on Constitutional Mall, it operated as an official exposition branch providing comprehensive financial services for visitors and 24-hour vault and storage facilities for fair exhibitors. The mural celebrated the new age of air, sea and land travel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2419\/6295\/files\/IMG_3302_240x240.jpg?v=1779562174\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-left: 10px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nAlongside his public commissions, Zaikine produced deeply personal Surrealist paintings, in the vernacular of Salvador Dali (1904-1989) and Max Ernst (1891-1976), often confronting themes of war, imprisonment, and the psychological toll of modern life. This intensity was balanced by a sharp strain of humor—at times darkly comic—reflecting both his artistic versatility and his parallel life as an amateur magician.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmong his most enduring works are the celebrated murals at the Monkey Bar in New York, commissioned by hotelier Leon Quain, which remain a cultural landmark. Zaikine’s career reflects the dynamic intersection of immigrant experience, Surrealist expression, and the golden age of American mural painting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEugene was the father of the artist Victor \"Zak\" Zaikine (1941-2020), who is also represented in the Lost Art Collection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe would like to thank Anastasia Zaikine Sinclair (granddaughter of the artist) for introducing Eugene Zaikine’s story and work to Lost Art Salon.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostartsalon.com\/collections\/eugene-zaikine\"\u003eView All\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e_\u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e_\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostartsalon.com\/collections\/eugene-zaikine\/available?sort_by=\"\u003eView Available\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e_\u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e_\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostartsalon.com\/collections\/eugene-zaikine\/sold?sort_by=\"\u003eView Sold\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"d0542","title":"Day at the Beach, New York \u003cbr\u003e1930-40s Oil \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#D0542","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostartsalon.com\/collections\/eugene-zaikine\"\u003eEugene Zaikine\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1930-40s oil on canvas beach scene is by Eugene Zaikine (1908-1949). Zaikine was a Russian-born American painter, sculptor, and muralist whose work bridged Surrealism and large-scale decorative commissions. Born in Russia, he fled during the Bolshevik Revolution and settled in New York, where he became an active and sought-after muralist by the 1930s and 40s. Though not an official WPA artist, his Depression Era works often reflect some of the same style and themes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased in Rego Park, Queens, Zaikine established a reputation as a leading muralist, completing commissions for restaurants, theaters, hotels, and churches across the country. Notable projects included work at the Half Moon Hotel in Brooklyn, the Mayflower Hotel in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and major ecclesiastical interiors such as the Russian Greek Catholic Cathedral of the Transfiguration in Brooklyn. A career highlight was his mural contribution to the 1939 New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlongside his public commissions, Zaikine (who lived through both World Wars) produced deeply personal Surrealist paintings comparable to Salvador Dali (1904-1989) and Max Ernst (1891-1976), often confronting themes of war, imprisonment, and the psychological toll of modern life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1930-40s \u003cbr\u003eOil on Canvas \u003cbr\u003e22\"x25\" unframed \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage condition; minor paint loss in upper left.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eugene Zaikine (1908-1949)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48761985728729,"sku":"D0542","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2419\/6295\/files\/D0542_0.jpg?v=1780002821"},{"product_id":"d0523","title":"\u003ci\u003eDreams \u0026 Realities\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e1949 Tempera Paint \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#D0523","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostartsalon.com\/collections\/eugene-zaikine\"\u003eEugene Zaikine\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEntitled \u003cem\u003eDreams and Realities\u003c\/em\u003e, this 1949 tempera paint on masonite surreal scene is by Eugene Zaikine (1908-1949). Zaikine was a Russian-born American painter, sculptor, and muralist whose work bridged Surrealism and large-scale decorative commissions. Born in Russia, he fled during the Bolshevik Revolution and settled in New York, where he became an active and sought-after muralist by the 1930s and 40s. Though not an official WPA artist, his Depression Era works often reflect some of the same style and themes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased in Rego Park, Queens, Zaikine established a reputation as a leading muralist, completing commissions for restaurants, theaters, hotels, and churches across the country. Notable projects included work at the Half Moon Hotel in Brooklyn, the Mayflower Hotel in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and major ecclesiastical interiors such as the Russian Greek Catholic Cathedral of the Transfiguration in Brooklyn. A career highlight was his mural contribution to the 1939 New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlongside his public commissions, Zaikine (who lived through both World Wars) produced deeply personal Surrealist paintings comparable to Salvador Dali (1904-1989) and Max Ernst (1891-1976), often confronting themes of war, imprisonment, and the psychological toll of modern life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1949 \u003cbr\u003eTempera Paint on Masonite \u003cbr\u003e22\"x26\" framed, 18\"x22\" unframed \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSigned lower right. Double framed using two contemporary wood frames with a black rippled faced inner frame and an embellished, textured outer frame with a light gold finish. Excellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eugene Zaikine (1908-1949)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48762012664025,"sku":"D0523","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2419\/6295\/files\/D0523_1.jpg?v=1779575013"},{"product_id":"d0353","title":"Woman Reading \u003cbr\u003e1930-40s Oil \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#D0353","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostartsalon.com\/collections\/eugene-zaikine\"\u003eEugene Zaikine\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1930-40s oil on canvas scene is by Eugene Zaikine (1908-1949). Zaikine was a Russian-born American painter, sculptor, and muralist whose work bridged Surrealism and large-scale decorative commissions. Born in Russia, he fled during the Bolshevik Revolution and settled in New York, where he became an active and sought-after muralist by the 1930s and 40s. Though not an official WPA artist, his Depression Era works often reflect some of the same style and themes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased in Rego Park, Queens, Zaikine established a reputation as a leading muralist, completing commissions for restaurants, theaters, hotels, and churches across the country. Notable projects included work at the Half Moon Hotel in Brooklyn, the Mayflower Hotel in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and major ecclesiastical interiors such as the Russian Greek Catholic Cathedral of the Transfiguration in Brooklyn. A career highlight was his mural contribution to the 1939 New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlongside his public commissions, Zaikine (who lived through both World Wars) produced deeply personal Surrealist paintings comparable to Salvador Dali (1904-1989) and Max Ernst (1891-1976), often confronting themes of war, imprisonment, and the psychological toll of modern life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1930-40s \u003cbr\u003eOil on Canvas \u003cbr\u003e23.5\"x19.5\" framed, 22\"x18\" unframed \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSigned lower right. Framed in a contemporary wood frame with a gold fillet and walnut wood finish. Excellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eugene Zaikine (1908-1949)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48776511783129,"sku":"D0353","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2419\/6295\/files\/D0353_1.jpg?v=1780446586"},{"product_id":"d0348","title":"Workers by The Train Tracks\u003cbr\u003e1930-40s Oil \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#D0348","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostartsalon.com\/collections\/eugene-zaikine\"\u003eEugene Zaikine\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1930-40s oil on canvas scene is by Eugene Zaikine (1908-1949). Zaikine was a Russian-born American painter, sculptor, and muralist whose work bridged Surrealism and large-scale decorative commissions. Born in Russia, he fled during the Bolshevik Revolution and settled in New York, where he became an active and sought-after muralist by the 1930s and 40s. Though not an official WPA artist, his Depression Era works often reflect some of the same style and themes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased in Rego Park, Queens, Zaikine established a reputation as a leading muralist, completing commissions for restaurants, theaters, hotels, and churches across the country. Notable projects included work at the Half Moon Hotel in Brooklyn, the Mayflower Hotel in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and major ecclesiastical interiors such as the Russian Greek Catholic Cathedral of the Transfiguration in Brooklyn. A career highlight was his mural contribution to the 1939 New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlongside his public commissions, Zaikine (who lived through both World Wars) produced deeply personal Surrealist paintings comparable to Salvador Dali (1904-1989) and Max Ernst (1891-1976), often confronting themes of war, imprisonment, and the psychological toll of modern life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1930-40s \u003cbr\u003eOil on Canvas \u003cbr\u003e22.5\"x18.5\" framed \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSigned lower right. Framed in a layered artist built vintage wood frame with a dark oak finish. Excellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eugene Zaikine (1908-1949)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48776523841753,"sku":"D0348","price":1885.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2419\/6295\/files\/D0348_1.jpg?v=1780447272"},{"product_id":"d0351","title":"Elegant Woman \u003cbr\u003e1930-40s Oil \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#D0351","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostartsalon.com\/collections\/eugene-zaikine\"\u003eEugene Zaikine\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1930-40s oil on canvas portrait is by Eugene Zaikine (1908-1949). Zaikine was a Russian-born American painter, sculptor, and muralist whose work bridged Surrealism and large-scale decorative commissions. Born in Russia, he fled during the Bolshevik Revolution and settled in New York, where he became an active and sought-after muralist by the 1930s and 40s. Though not an official WPA artist, his Depression Era works often reflect some of the same style and themes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased in Rego Park, Queens, Zaikine established a reputation as a leading muralist, completing commissions for restaurants, theaters, hotels, and churches across the country. Notable projects included work at the Half Moon Hotel in Brooklyn, the Mayflower Hotel in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and major ecclesiastical interiors such as the Russian Greek Catholic Cathedral of the Transfiguration in Brooklyn. A career highlight was his mural contribution to the 1939 New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlongside his public commissions, Zaikine (who lived through both World Wars) produced deeply personal Surrealist paintings comparable to Salvador Dali (1904-1989) and Max Ernst (1891-1976), often confronting themes of war, imprisonment, and the psychological toll of modern life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1930-40s \u003cbr\u003eOil on Canvas \u003cbr\u003e16\"x19\" framed, 15\"x18\" unframed \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSigned lower right. Framed in a contemporary wood frame with a beveled edge and a rustic finish. Excellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eugene Zaikine (1908-1949)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48779893047513,"sku":"D0351","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2419\/6295\/files\/D0351_1.jpg?v=1780512482"},{"product_id":"d0347","title":"Men at the Bar \u003cbr\u003e1930-40s Oil \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#D0347","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostartsalon.com\/collections\/eugene-zaikine\"\u003eEugene Zaikine\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1930-40s oil on canvas scene is by Eugene Zaikine (1908-1949). Zaikine was a Russian-born American painter, sculptor, and muralist whose work bridged Surrealism and large-scale decorative commissions. Born in Russia, he fled during the Bolshevik Revolution and settled in New York, where he became an active and sought-after muralist by the 1930s and 40s. Though not an official WPA artist, his Depression Era works often reflect some of the same style and themes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased in Rego Park, Queens, Zaikine established a reputation as a leading muralist, completing commissions for restaurants, theaters, hotels, and churches across the country. Notable projects included work at the Half Moon Hotel in Brooklyn, the Mayflower Hotel in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and major ecclesiastical interiors such as the Russian Greek Catholic Cathedral of the Transfiguration in Brooklyn. A career highlight was his mural contribution to the 1939 New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlongside his public commissions, Zaikine (who lived through both World Wars) produced deeply personal Surrealist paintings comparable to Salvador Dali (1904-1989) and Max Ernst (1891-1976), often confronting themes of war, imprisonment, and the psychological toll of modern life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1930-40s \u003cbr\u003eOil on Canvas \u003cbr\u003e20\"x22\" framed, 18\"x20\" unframed \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFramed in a restored vintage wood frame with a beveled edge and a distressed dark wood finish. 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