30 November 2016 Russian Art Auctions

30 November 2016

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Through the Snow

88. SOKOLOV, PETR (1821-1899)

Through the Snow, signed and dated 1890.

Gouache and tempera on cardboard, 38 by 53.5 cm.
2,000–3,000 GBP


Provenance: Acquired by the previous owner in Moscow in 1928 (label on the reverse).
Private collection, UK.
Thence by descent.
Acquired from the estate of the above by the present owner. Private collection, UK.

Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by the expert V. Petrov.


Notes on symbols:
* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
Ω Indicates 20% Import Duty Charge applies.
§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
† Indicates Standard VAT scheme applies, and the rate of 20% VAT will be charged on both hammer price and premium.