MacDougall's Russian Art Auctions 27-30 May 2012
27 May 2012
§ 199. BENOIS, NICOLAI (1901-1988)
Two Set Designs for “Sadko”, each signed and dated 1937, each also further titled, inscribed in Cyrilic “La Scala” and dated on the mount.
Ink, charcoal, crayon, gouache and oil on paper, each measuring 24 by 31.5 cm.
10,000–15,000 GBP
Provenance: Anonymous sale; Ballet and Theatre Material, Sotheby’s London, 4 March 1982, Lots 58 and 59.
Acquired at the above sale by the previous owner.
Private collection, UK.
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.