MacDougall Auctions 8 June 2009
8 June 2009
* 349. SARYAN, MARTIROS 1880-1972
Roses of Giumushges signed and dated 1958, also further signed twice in Cyrillic and Armenian, titled in Cyrillic, numbered "378" and dated on the reverse
Oil on canvas, 55.5 by 70 cm.
40,000-60,000 pounds
Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist's family.
Authenticity certificate from the Expert Centre of Cultural Values, Republic of Armenia, expert M. Stepanyan.
Related Literature: For similar works see Illarion Gollitsyn, Martiros Saryan: Flowers. Soviet Artist, Moscow, 1987, p. 213, N. 92.
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.