5 June 2019 Important Russian Art Auctions, at Asia House
5 June 2019
* 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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