MacDougall's Russian Art Auctions 27-30 May 2012
27 May 2012
* 356. CHEMIAKIN, MIKHAIL (B. 1943)
God Parrot, signed twice, once with a monogram, and dated 1978, further numbered “N6/9” on the reverse.
Gouache and mixed media on paper, 62.5 by 45.5 cm.
4,000–6,000 GBP
Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the parents
of the present owner.
Private collection, USA.
Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by the artist.
Exhibited: Chemiakin, Museu de Art de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 12 March–13 April 1980.
Literature: Exhibition catalogue, Chemiakin, Museu de Art de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 1980, No. 88, illustrated and listed.
Chemiakin, Mosaic Press, 1986, vol. 1, p. 471.
Mihail Chemiakin, Moscow, Azbooka-Atticus, 2010, vol. 1, p. 29, ill. 22.
Notes on symbols:
* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
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§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
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