26 November 2014 Russian Art Auctions

26 November 2014

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Caucasus Mountains

26. BORISOV-MUSATOV, VIKTOR (1870-1905)

Caucasus Mountains .

Oil on canvas, 32 by 49.5 cm.
50,000-70,000 GBP


The present lot was executed c. 1895 during the artist's trip to the Caucasus.

Provenance: Acquired directly from Elena Aleksandrova (1874–1921), the artist’s widow, by the artist Yankel Milkin (1877–1944) in Moscow (inscription on the reverse).
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.