MacDougall's Russian Art Auctions 1 December 2011

1 December 2011

Artist Index / Full Catalogue


Memories of the Renaissance

302. SVESHNIKOV, BORIS (1927-1998)

Memories of the Renaissance

Oil on canvas, 85.5 by 68.5 cm.
25,000-40,000 GBP


Executed c. 1951—1953.

Provenance: Important private collection, Italy.

Literature: F. Miele, L’avanguardia tradita. Arte Russa dal XIX al XX sec., Rome, Carte Segrete, 1973, p. 487, illustrated; p. 544, listed as Senza titolo.


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.