5 June 2013 Russian Art Auctions
5 June 2013
* 635. THE TRANSFIGURATION
MOSCOW, BEGINNING OF THE 18TH CENTURY WITH THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY RENOVATIONS.
31 by 26.5 cm.
3,000–5,000 GBP
The inscription on the reverse, obscured with white oil paint, reads “Moskovskih pisem XVII v. 50 rub.” in Cyrillic. This is how the famous Moscow icon collector N.M. Postnikov marked his icons.
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.