Russian Art + NFT Auction
10 June 2021
* 42. TCHELITCHEW, PAVEL (1898–1957)
Costume Design for Skorokhod, titled and inscribed "(III akt)", further stamped with the artist's signature on the reverse.
Pencil and gouache, 32.5 by 25 cm.
8,000–12,000 GBP
Provenance: Estate of the artist.
With Richard Nathanson, London.
Private collection, UK.
The Russian Sale, Bonhams London, 8 June 2016, lot 49.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
Private collection, USA.
Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by the expert O. Glebova.
Exhibited: Pavel Tchelitchew 1898–1957. A Collection of Fifty-four Theatre Designs c.1919–1923, London, The Alpine Club, 13–22 December 1976, No. 44.
Literature: Exhibition catalogue, R. Nathanson, Pavel Tchelitchew 1898–1957. A Collection of Fifty-four Theatre Designs c.1919–1923, London, 1976, p. 33, No. 44, illustrated.
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.