29 November 2017 Russian Art Auctions

29 November 2017

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The First Day of the World Festival of Youth and Students, Moscow

* 175. SOROKIN, IVAN (1922-2004)

The First Day of the World Festival of Youth and Students, Moscow, signed and dated 1957, also further signed, inscribed in Cyrillic “Moskva”, titled and dated on the reverse.

Oil on canvas, 70.5 by 101 cm.
8,000-12,000 GBP


Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner.
Important private collection, USA.

Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by the artist.


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.