27 Nov 2013 Russian Art Auctions

27 November 2013

Artist Index / Full Catalogue


Chinese Girl

* 34. MAKSIMOV, KONSTANTIN (1913-1994)

Chinese Girl, signed, titled in Cyrillic and dated 1956 on the reverse.

Oil on canvas, 60 by 45.5 cm.
35,000–50,000 GBP


Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner, c. 1991–1992.
Important private collection, USA.

Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by V. Swanson, the art historian and author of the book, Soviet Impressionist Painting, Woodbridge, Antique Collectors’ Club, 2008.

Exhibited: Soviet Art in Conflict: The Artist as an Agent of Social Change, Springville Museum of Art, Utah, September 2007–February 2008.


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.