Catalogue: Important Russian Art Auction
15 October 2020
112. BAKST, LÉON (1866–1924)
Costume Design of a Peasant Woman, signed and dated 1922.
Gouache and pencil on paper, 48 by 31.5 cm.
20,000–30,000 GBP
Provenance: Russian Sale, Sotheby's London, December 1995, lot 293.
Private collection, Europe.
Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by the expert O. Glebova.
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.