30 November 2016 Russian Art Auctions

30 November 2016

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The History of Trade

87. KARAZIN, NIKOLAI (1842-1908)

The History of Trade, signed and dated 1898.

Pencil, ink and gouache on paper, laid on cardboard, 16.5 by 67.5 cm (cardboard size).
4,000–6,000 GBP


Provenance: Private collection, Israel.

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

The present lot is a study for a frieze for the new building of the Odessa stock exchange, constructed in 1894–1899.


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.