MacDougall Auctions 2-3 December 2009

2 December 2009

Artist Index / Full Catalogue


View of Bjini Fortress, Armenia

* 325. SARYAN, MARTIROS 1880-1972

View of Bjini Fortress, Armenia signed and dated 1923, also further signed and inscribed in Armenian on the reverse

Tempera on card, 57 by 75.5 cm.
150,000-200,000 pounds


Authenticity has been confirmed by the expert I. Gofman.

Related literature: For similar works, see A. Kamensky, Martiros Sarian, Oils, Watercolours, Drawings and Theatre Designs, Compliers Ch. Khachataouryan, L. Mirzoyan, Leningrad, Aurora, 1987, ill. 182, cat. 427.


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