5 June 2013
Bear Hunt, signed and dated "1904 IV god".
Oil on canvas, 89 by 71.5 cm.
40,000–60,000 GBP
Provenance: Acquired by the family of the present owner in Leningrad in the 1960s–1970s.
Thence by descent.
Private collection, UK.
Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by the expert V. Petrov.
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.