4 June 2014 Russian Art Auctions

4 June 2014

Artist Index / Full Catalogue


Feast Day in Ancient Russia

178. TURZHANSKY, LEONARD (1875-1945)

Feast Day in Ancient Russia, signed, also further signed, inscribed in Cyrillic "Moskva", titled and dated 1910 on the reverse.

Oil on cardboard, 35.5 by 30 cm.
10,000-15,000 GBP


Provenance: Collection of a French Ambassador to the USSR.
Thence by descent.
Acquired from the above by the present owner.
Private collection, France.

Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by the expert V. Petrov.


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.