4 June 2014 Russian Art Auctions

4 June 2014

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Portrait of Giselle Bunau-Varilla

* 233. YAKOVLEV, ALEXANDER (1887-1938)

Portrait of Giselle Bunau-Varilla, signed and dated 1921.

Sanguine on paper, 55 by 43 cm.
3,000-5,000 GBP


Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by the expert E. Yakovleva.

The present lot is a sketch for the painting Une réunion à Port-Cros executed in 1921.


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.