MacDougall's Russian Art Auctions 27-30 May 2012

27 May 2012

Artist Index / Full Catalogue


A Riddle. Illustration for  a Children’s Magazine

* 225. ZAMIRAILO, VIKTOR (1868-1939)

A Riddle. Illustration for a Children’s Magazine, signed with initials, inscribed in Cyrillic and dated 1928, also further numbered “13” and inscribed in Cyrillic on the reverse.

Pencil, ink and wash on paper, 43.5 by 35 cm.
8,000–12,000 GBP


Provenance: Private collection, Europe.

Authenticity certificate from the expert V. Silaev.


Notes on symbols:
* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
Ω Indicates 20% Import Duty Charge applies.
§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
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