4 June 2014 Russian Art Auctions

4 June 2014

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Sashka the Soldier

* 63. PLASTOV, ARKADY (1893-1972)

Sashka the Soldier, stamped with the artist's initials, also further signed, titled in Cyrillic and dated 1968 on the reverse.

Oil on canvasboard, 70 by 49.5 cm.
20,000-30,000 GBP


Provenance: Collection of Nikolai Plastov, the artist’s grandson (stamp on the reverse).
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner.
Important private collection, USA.

Authenticity certificate from Nikolai Plastov, the artist’s grandson.


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.