7 June 2017 Russian Art Auctions

7 June 2017

Artist Index / Full Catalogue


Path in the Hills

* 107. BESSONOV, BORIS (1862-1934)

Path in the Hills, signed.

Oil on canvas, 65.5 by 81 cm.
5,000-7,000 GBP


Provenance: Collection of the film director Rouben Mamoulian, Hollywood, until 1987.
Thence by descent.
Acquired by the previous owner from the estate of Azadia Newman, wife of Mamoulian, in the 1990s.
Estate of Dr Michael Rozengurd, West Hollywood.

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.