8 June 2016 Russian Art and Photography Auctions

8 June 2016

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After the Rain

* 161. GRITSAI, ALEXEI (1914-1998)

After the Rain, signed and dated 1978, also further signed, titled in Cyrillic and dated 1978 on the reverse.

Oil on canvas, laid on cardboard, 49.5 by 65.5 cm.
10,000-15,000 GBP


Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner in Moscow in the 1990s.
Important private collection, USA.

Authenticity certificate from Alla Gritsai, the artist’s daughter-in-law.  


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.