Catalogue: Important Russian Art Auction

15 October 2020

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Costume Design of a Peasant Woman

112. BAKST, LÉON (1866–1924)

Costume Design of a Peasant Woman, signed and dated 1922.

Gouache and pencil on paper, 48 by 31.5 cm.
20,000–30,000 GBP

Provenance: Russian Sale, Sotheby's London, December 1995, lot 293.
Private collection, Europe.

Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by the expert O. Glebova.


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.