MacDougall's Russian Art Auctions 8-9 June 2011

8 June 2011

Artist Index / Full Catalogue


Philosopher's Heads,

* § 323. CHEMIAKIN, MIKHAIL (B. 1943)

Philosopher's Heads, signed twice, dated 1978 and 1979, and inscribed "Paris", further numbered "N7/89" on the reverse.

Gouache and mixed media on paper, 45.5 by 62.5 cm.
5,000-7,000 GBP


Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the parents on the current owner.
Private collection, USA.

Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by the artist.

Exhibited: Chemiakin, Museu de Art de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 12 March--13 April 1980.

Literature: Exhibition catalogue, Chemiakin, Museu de Art de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 1980, No. 89, illustrated and listed.


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.