5 June 2013 Russian Art Auctions

5 June 2013

Artist Index / Full Catalogue


Set Design for "La Traviata"

§ 497. BENOIS, ALEXANDER (1870-1960)

Set Design for "La Traviata", signed with initials and dated twice 1949, also further signed, inscribed “pour La Scala”, titled, numbered “3” and dated on the reverse.

Pencil, ink, watercolour and gouache on paper, 31 by 50 cm.
8,000–12,000 GBP


Provenance: Private collection, UK.


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.