26 November 2014 Russian Art Auctions

26 November 2014

Artist Index / Full Catalogue


Forest Path

* 5. SHISHKIN, IVAN (1832-1898)

Forest Path, signed and dated 1882, also further inscribed in Cyrillic with a signed dedication and dated "1882. 23 Deka..." on the reverse.

Oil on canvas, laid on board, 27.5 by 23.5 cm.
30,000-50,000 GBP


Provenance: A gift from the artist to Matilda Tyurina, 1882 (inscription on the reverse).
With Omell Galleries, London, until the 1980s (label on the back of the frame).
Acquired from the above by the present owner.
Private collection, Australia.

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.