5 June 2013 Russian Art Auctions

5 June 2013

Artist Index / Full Catalogue


Shakh-i-Zinda, Samarkand

417. PETROV-VODKIN, KUZMA (1878-1939)

Shakh-i-Zinda, Samarkand, signed with a monogram, also further signed, numbered “102” and dated “6/IV”on the reverse.

Ink on paper, 10 by 12 cm.
3,000–5,000 GBP


Executed in 1921.

Provenance: Collection of P.I. Basmanov, St Petersburg.
Important private collection, Germany.

Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by the expert E. Zhukova.

Related Literature: For similar works, see K. Petrov-Vodkin, Samarkandia. Iz putevykh nabroskov 1921, Petrograd, Akvilon, 1923.


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.