Exlibris VI Klochkova 1 Sergey Sergeyevich Solomko (1867-1928)
Sergey Sergeyevich Solomko – Exlibris VI Klochkova 1
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According to initial information, at least Solomko worked on such signs for Klochkov. For example, this is confirmed by: the head librarian of the Russian State Library, Kovrigina S. I.:... Stamps and stickers from bookstores, bookbinding workshops, warehouses, and public libraries are often found: the Litfond USSR bookstore, the Higher Peasant School, the House of Political Emigrants of the Leningrad Committee of MOPr, etc. Especially noteworthy are three types of stickers from V. I. Klochkovs Antique Bookstore, including those created by artists S. S. Solomko and Ya. Ya. Belzen...
This is an excerpt from Antiquarian Books by Olga Leonidovna Tarakanova (Institute of Open Education, Moscow State University for Economics):... Outstanding antique book dealers at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries, such as V. I. Klochkov, P. P. Shibanov, N. V. Solovyov, and others, widely used book trade marks when selling books. These marks, created by famous Russian artists, were mostly of a thematic nature. For example, during his career, V. I. Klochkov used up to 29 different marks, many of which are truly artistic. Among their creators are the artists A. A. Sintsov (1), S. S. Solomko (3), E. E. Lansere (2), Ya. Belzin (1), O. N. Makarov (2), and others...
sstefanli49, if you have a link, please share it so we can verify the information regarding this specific ex-libris. In any case, thank you!
sstefanli49, thank you, we will check. However, in this case, there is no indication that this is specifically ex libris #1 – the number is a sequential identifier for a uniform image within this album. (It is assigned automatically if the images have the same name).
The text refers to two ex-libris: one depicting a scribe with books in the background, and another showing a bookshelf covered in cobwebs.
http://library.sgu.ru:8080/exl/gallery.aspx?cat=1&page=24
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On the website of the ZNBU Library of St. Petersburg State University, ex-libris by V. I. Klochkov No. 1 is attributed to Ya. Ya. Belzen, and No. 3 is attributed to O. N. Makarova. Who is correct? What sources were used for identification?
And yet: an exlibris with a scribe by A. A. Sintsov, books entangled in cobwebs by Olga Makarova, and a young man with a book by Yakov Belzen!!! Each of them bears distinctive authorial marks! (Ex Libris and stamps of private collections in the holdings of the historical library. – Moscow, 2009, pp. 65-68)
Hidden from the album: according to information provided by our user, the authorship does not belong to Solomko.
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The composition is framed by the implied architecture of bookshelves that extend beyond the visible edges of the drawing, reinforcing the sense of immersion within this intellectual space. Light falls unevenly across the scene, highlighting the man’s face and hands while leaving portions of the books in shadow, creating depth and visual interest. The artist employed a technique that emphasizes texture through hatching and cross-hatching, particularly evident in the rendering of the beard and the book spines.
To the left of the figure, a decorative scroll is prominently displayed. It bears text arranged around an ornate initial letter, likely identifying the owner or purpose of this exlibris. The script appears to be Cyrillic, indicating a cultural context rooted in Slavic traditions.
The overall impression conveyed by the drawing is one of reverence for learning and the preservation of knowledge. The figure’s age and scholarly activity suggest wisdom and experience accumulated through years of study. The abundance of books symbolizes not only intellectual wealth but also a connection to past generations and a commitment to future scholarship. The presence of the scroll, with its formal inscription, further underscores the significance of ownership and lineage within this context. It is a visual declaration of belonging and an affirmation of cultural identity tied to literacy and learning.