7 June 2017 Russian Art Auctions
7 June 2017
7. BORISOV-MUSATOV, VIKTOR (1870-1905)
Caucasus Mountains
Oil on canvas, 32 by 49.5 cm.
40,000-60,000 GBP
Provenance: Acquired directly from Elena Aleksandrova (1874–1921), the artist’s widow, by the artist Yankel Milkin (1877–1944) in Moscow (inscription on the reverse).
Private collection, UK.
Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by the expert V. Petrov.
The present lot was executed c. 1895 during the artist’s trip to the Caucasus.
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.