MacDougall's Russian Art Auctions 27-30 May 2012
27 May 2012
* 355. CHEMIAKIN, MIKHAIL (B. 1943)
Philosopher's Heads, signed twice, inscribed "Paris" and dated 1978 and 1979, further numbered "N7/89" on the reverse.
Gouache and mixed media on paper, 45.5 by 62.5 cm.
4,000–6,000 GBP
Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the parents of the present 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 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 1980, No. 89, illustrated and listed.
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