Nahum Tschacbasov (American-Russian, 1899-1994) Surrealist double portrait of two bearded men, one covered in scales, standing in the ocean, holding fruits and orbs, oil on masonite, signed and dated 1947 to lower left. Sight 35.5" H x 23.5" W. Frame 42" H x 29.5" W. Note: Nahum Tschacbasov and Irene Zevon were residents of New York City's famed Chelsea Hotel. Tschacbasov was a member of the Expressionist Art group "The Ten" alongside mark Rothko. He taught at the Art Students League and married Zevon, a former student of his. All works by both artists in this sale were acquired from the estae of Tschacbasov's son.