5 June 2013 Russian Art Auctions
5 June 2013
127. KOLESNIKOV, STEPAN (1879-1955)
Church on an Island, signed, also further signed, inscribed with the artists's address, bearing a dedication in Cyrillic and dated 1937 on the reverse.
Gouache on cardboard, 33.5 by 37 cm.
20,000–30,000 GBP
Provenance: A gift from the artist to his doctor, Branislav Stanozhevich, in 1937.
Thence by descent to the previous owner.
Private collection, UK.
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.