26 November 2014 Russian Art Auctions
26 November 2014
180. GLAZUNOV, ILYA (B. 1930)
Kiss of Judas, signed, also further signed twice in Cyrillic and Latin, inscribed in Cyrillic "Moskva" and dated 1989 on the reverse.
Acrylic on canvas, 100 by 176 cm.
15,000-20,000 GBP
Provenance: Commissioned from the artist by Dr Winter in Moscow in 1989 (inscription on the stretcher).
Acquired from the above by the present owner.
Private collection, Germany.
Authenticity certificate from the artist.
Literature: Ilya Glazunov, vol. 1, Moscow, Sobor Press, 1992, No. 109, illustrated and incorrectly dated 1985.
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.