MacDougall's Russian Art Auctions 27-30 May 2012

27 May 2012

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Russian Fleet at Sunset

253. AIVAZOVSKY, IVAN (1817-1900)

Russian Fleet at Sunset, signed and dated 1888.

Oil on paper, laid on canvas, 22 by 35.5 cm.
50,000–70,000 GBP


Provenance: Anonymous sale; Russian Pictures, Works of Art and Icons, Sotheby’s, London, 28 November, 1991, Lot 483.
Private collection, UK.

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


Notes on symbols:
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Ω Indicates 20% Import Duty Charge applies.
§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
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