7 June 2017 Russian Art Auctions
7 June 2017
5. NESTEROV, MIKHAIL (1862-1942)
Peasant Woman, signed.
Oil on canvas, laid on cardboard, 27.5 by 17.5 cm (cardboard size).
25,000-30,000 GBP
The present lot is a study for the Nesterov 1901–1906 Sviataia Rus (Holy Russia) painting currently in the collection of the State Russian Museum.
Provenance: Icons, Russian Pictures and Works of Art, Sotheby’s London, 17 June 1993, lot 362.
Acquired at the above sale by the previous owner.
Private collection, UK.
Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by the expert V. Petrov.
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.