8 June 2016 Russian Art and Photography Auctions

8 June 2016

artist_index / full_catalogue


It is Time to Plow

* 163. GRITSAI, ALEXEI (1914-1998)

It is Time to Plow, signed.

Oil on cardboard, 43.5 by 58.5 cm.
10,000-15,000 GBP


Executed in 1962.

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.