MacDougall Auctions 2-3 December 2009
2 December 2009
260. POLENOV, VASILY 1844-1927
View of Monti Parioli, Rome signed and dated 1895, also numbered "N404" and "31" on a label on the reverse
Oil on canvas, laid on board, 22.5 by 12.5 cm.
35,000-50,000 pounds
Provenance: Collection of Hrachia Khachatur Buniatian.
Thence by descent.
Private collection, Germany.
Authenticity has been confirmed by Vladimir Petrov.
Lots 260–263 are part of the collection of Hrachia Khachatur Buniatian, a renowned Armenian scientist and public figure. His credentials are numerous: he was founder of the Institute of Biochemistry, vice president of the Armenian Academy of Sciences, which he also co-founded, director of the Institute of Physiology, chairman of the Biochemical and Physiological Societies of Armenia, member of the German Academy of Natural Sciences Leopoldina and founder of the Neurokhimia journal. His art collection, compiled with the help of his friend Ruben Drampian, includes works by major Russian artists such as Polenov, Lagorio and Makovsky, presented for the auction.
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.