8 June 2016 Russian Art and Photography Auctions

8 June 2016

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Composition, from the series "Planets"

§ 231. MASTERKOVA, LYDIA (1927-2008)

Composition, from the series "Planets", signed, inscribed "Paris" and dated 1979, further with a composition on the reverse.

Ink and collage with paper on paper, 77.5 by 57 cm.
1,000-2,000 GBP


Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner in Paris c. 1979-1980.
Important private collection of Nonconformist art, France.

Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by the artist’s niece Margarita Tupitsyn, historian of contemporary Russian art.


Notes on symbols:
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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.