25 - 28 November 2012 Russian Art Auctions

25 November 2012

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Reclining Nude with Apples

229. SHEVCHENKO, ALEXANDER (1883–1948)

Reclining Nude with Apples, signed with initials and dated 1929.

Pencil and tempera on card, 34.5 by 43.5 cm.
40,000–60,000 GBP


Provenance: Collection of A. Chudnovsky, until 1994.
ABA Gallery, until 2001.
Private collection, UK.

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


Notes on symbols:
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§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
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