MacDougall's Russian Art Auctions 1 December 2011
1 December 2011
41. OSMERKIN, ALEXANDER (1892-1953)
View of the Russian Museum from the Europe Hotel
Oil on canvas, 70 by 54.5 cm.
60,000-90,000 GBP
Executed c. 1936.
Provenance: A gift from the artist to Irina Shchegoleva-Altman, wife of the artist Nathan Altman, in 1940 (inscription on the reverse).
Private collection, UK.
Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by the expert M. German.
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.