5 June 2013 Russian Art Auctions

5 June 2013

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Eight Original Drawings for “Batouala” by René Maran, Accompanied by a Book, Seven Etchings and 59 Lithographs
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449. YAKOVLEV, ALEXANDER (1887-1938)

Eight Original Drawings for “Batouala” by René Maran, Accompanied by a Book, Seven Etchings and 59 Lithographs, each drawing numbered and variously inscribed.

Each drawing pencil on paper, the largest measuring 17 by 18.5 cm and the smallest 9.5 by 11.5 cm, the other works measuring 25 by 19 cm (sheet size).
Book: Paris, A. et G. Mornay, 1928.
Number 7 from an edition of 448 numbered copies.
10,000–12,000 GBP


Provenance: Private collection, France.

Literature: For published drawings, see M. Seslavinsky, Randevu. Russkie khudozhniki vo frantsuzskom knigoizdanii pervoy poloviny XX veka, Moscow, Astrel, 2009, p. 97, illustrated.

Eight Original Drawings for “Batouala” by René Maran, Accompanied by a Book, Seven Etchings and 59 Lithographs

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* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
Ω Indicates 20% Import Duty Charge applies.
§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
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