4 June 2014 Russian Art Auctions
4 June 2014
* 67. GERASIMOV, ALEXANDER (1881-1963)
Flowers, signed, also further signed, titled in Cyrillic and dated 1956 on the reverse.
Oil on canvas, 59 by 77 cm
70,000-120,000 GBP
Provenance: Collection of the artist’s family.
Thence by descent.
Acquired from the artist’s son-in-law by the present owner.
Important private collection, USA.
Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by V. Swanson, art historian and author of the book, Soviet Impressionist Painting, Woodbridge, Antique Collectors’ Club, 2008.
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.