5 June 2019 Important Russian Art Auctions, at Asia House

5 June 2019

Artist Index / Full Catalogue


Mexican Scene

* 120. YAKOVLEV, ALEXANDER (1887–1938)

Mexican Scene, signed, inscribed “Mexico” and dated 1936.

Gouache and tempera on paper, 30.5 by 46 cm.
4,000–6,000 GBP


Provenance: Collection of Mr Philpott (label on the reverse).

Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by the expert E. Yakovleva.

Exhibited: Paintings, Drawings by the Late Alexandre Iacovleff Just Received from his Paris Estate, Robert C. Vose Gallery, Boston, 5–24 January, 1948 (label on the backing).

Literature: Exhibition catalogue, Paintings, Drawings by the Late Alexandre Iacovleff Just Received from his Paris Estate, Boston, Robert C. Vose Gallery, 1948, No. 45, listed.


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