MacDougall Auctions 28 November 2008
28 November 2008
* 131. SARYAN, MARTIROS 1880-1972
Worker's Settlement and Concrete Plant, Davalu, Ararat region signed and dated 1937, also further signed, inscribed in Cyrillic, dated 1937 and numbered "N 737" and "763" on the reverse
Oil on canvas, 89 by 128 cm.
120,000-140,000 pounds
Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist's family.
Authenticity certificate from the Expert Centre of Cultural Values, Republic of Armenia, experts S. Manoukyan and Sh. Asoyan.
Related literature: For similar works see A. Kamensky, Martiros Saryan. Oils, Watercolours, Drawings and Illustrations. Theatre and Stage Design. Compliers Sh. Khachaturyan, L. Mirozyan, Leningrad, Aurora, 1987, p. 314-315, plate 368.
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.