29 November 2017 Russian Art Auctions
29 November 2017
113. SVEDOMSKY, PAVEL (1849-1904)
The Raising of Lazarus, The Last Supper and The Agony in the Garden, Studies for the Wall Panels of St Vladimir's Cathedral in Kiev, three works.
One oil on paper and the others oil on paper, laid on cardboard, measuring 45.5 by 24 cm, 30.5 by 44 cm and 32 by 44.5 cm (each image size) respectively.
10,000-20,000 GBP
Executed c. 1886.
Provenance: With the construction committee of St Vladimir’s Cathedral in Kiev from 20th August 1886 (inscription on one of the works by professor Adrian Prakhov, a committee member in charge of the interior decoration of the cathedral).
Collection of the artist’s niece Anna Svedomskaia (1898–1973).
Thence by descent.
L’Atelier dei Fratelli Svedomskij, Cambi Casa d’Aste Genoa, 25 October 2010, lot 11.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
Important private collection, Europe.
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.