5 June 2013 Russian Art Auctions

5 June 2013

Artist Index / Full Catalogue


Cubist Composition.

* 439. LAPSHIN, NIKOLAI (1891-1942)

Cubist Composition.

Pencil, ink and watercolour on paper, 30.5 by 20.5 cm (sheet size).
4,000–6,000 GBP


Executed in the 1910s.

Provenance: Estate of the artist.
Acquired from the above by the artist Alexandra Yakobson.
Thence by descent.
Acquired from the above by the previous owner.
Important private collection, Europe.


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.