4 June 2014 Russian Art Auctions

4 June 2014

Artist Index / Full Catalogue


Sonia at the Easter Table and Portrait of Sonia,  two works

303. PESTEL, VERA (1887-1952)

Sonia at the Easter Table and Portrait of Sonia, two works, stamped with the artist’s estate stamp on the reverse.

Each pencil, watercolour and gouache on paper, one measuring 19.5 by 24.5 cm and the other 24.5 by 20 cm.
5,000-7,000 GBP


Executed in the 1920s.

Provenance: Collection of Alexander and Alexandra Zavolokine, France.

Both works in the present lot depict Sofia Pestel, the artist’s daughter.

Sonia at the Easter Table and Portrait of Sonia,  two works

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.