25 March 2023
Bosphorus Tortoise, signed, numbered "8/40" and dated 1969.
Etching on paper, 68.5 by 92 cm.
700-900 GBP
No. 8 from the edition of 40.
Provenance: Collection of Alexander Glezer, a renowned collector, writer and publisher.
Private collection, UK.
Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by Maria Plavinskaya, the artist's widow.
Notes on symbols:
* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
◎ Indicates lot is located in Monaco and successful bidders would have to make arrangements to collect or ship their lots from Monaco after the payment. An import duty of 5% applies if the artwork is shipped to the UK.
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.