MacDougall Auctions 27 November 2006
27 November 2006
28. VASSILIEFF, MARIE 1884-1957
Tete de Veau signed.
Oil on canvas, 92 by 60 cm.
40,000-60,000 Pounds
Provenance: Private collection, France. Purchased directly from the artist by the present owner.
Authenticity has been confirmed by Claude Bernes. The work will be included in the book on Marie Vassilieff, prepared by Claude Bernes.
Shown below the work on sale is a similar work from 1934 - Tete de Veau vue par P. Vassilieff - and a photo (by Delbo) of the artist with an African-style mask of a calf's head.
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.