5 June 2013 Russian Art Auctions

5 June 2013

Artist Index / Full Catalogue


Portrait of Vasiliy Petrovich Schegolenok

* 53. POLENOV, VASILY (1844-1927)

Portrait of Vasiliy Petrovich Schegolenok, signed, inscribed in Cyrillic "Schegolenok" and dated 1879.

Oil on canvas, 44.5 by 38 cm.
50,000–70,000 GBP


Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by the expert N. Ignatova.

Authenticity has also been confirmed by the expert V. Petrov.

The present lot is a portrait of the famous fairytale writer from Onezhye V.P. Schegolenok (1817–1894).


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.