MacDougall's Russian Art Auctions 1 December 2011
1 December 2011
442. DOBUZHINSKY, MSTISLAV (1875-1957)
New York. By the River, signed and dated 1946.
Charcoal, ink and wash, heightened with white, on cardboard, 21.5 by 27 cm.
2,000-3,000 GBP
The present work is a set design for the 1947 Hollywood film Dishonored Lady, directed by Robert Stevenson.
Provenance: The Mau collection, Denmark.
Acquired from the above.
Important private collection, Germany.
Photocertificate from G. Chugunov.
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.