8 June 2016 Russian Art and Photography Auctions
8 June 2016
249. CHEMIAKIN, MIKHAIL (B. 1943)
Carnival in St Petersburg and Opium Smoker's Metaphysical Dream, two works, each signed, one twice, and inscribed twice "Paris", each titled in Cyrillic and one dated 1973 and 1976, and the other 1977.
Each ink and watercolour on paper, one measuring 35.5 by 28 cm and the other 32.5 by 25 cm.
800-1,200 GBP
Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the Bowles/Sorokko Galleries, USA.
Acquired from the above by the present owner in Beverly Hills in November 1993.
Private collection, France.
Authenticity of the works has been confirmed by the artist.
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.