Oleg Raikis (Russian, 20th/21st century), Two Carvings

Carved wood, the first of the Crucifixion of Christ (11.75 in.) on hardwood stand; the second a diving male figure (11 in.); both signed and dated 2006.

From the Collection of Dr. & Mrs. Richard Epes at the direction of Gerald A. Jeutter, Jr., the court appointed Receiver for the Southeastern Eye Center of Greensboro, North Carolina.

Raikis has a strong affinity with chess, having been an ambitious tournament player as a youth, and is best known for hand carved chess sets.

Crucifix loose and chipped at base pin.