5 June 2013 Russian Art Auctions

5 June 2013

Artist Index / Full Catalogue


Courtyard in Rome

121. RIZZONI, ALEKSANDR (1836-1902)

Courtyard in Rome, signed, inscribed in Cyrillic "Rim" and dated 1898.

Oil on canvas, laid on board, 59.5 by 40 cm.
25,000–30,000 GBP


Provenance: Acquired by the grandparents of the previous owner in Riga after World War I.
Thence by descent.
Private collection, Canada.
Private collection, UK.

Authenticity certificate from the expert T. Goryacheva.
Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by the expert V. Petrov.


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.