26 November 2014 Russian Art Auctions

26 November 2014

Artist Index / Full Catalogue


Ice Breaking on the Mezen River, Village Bolshaya Pyssa

* 93. STOZHAROV, VLADIMIR (1926-1973)

Ice Breaking on the Mezen River, Village Bolshaya Pyssa, dated "14 5 64".

Oil on cardboard, 25 by 50 cm.
10,000-15,000 GBP


Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist’s family by the present owner in Moscow, c. 2000.
Private collection, USA.

Authenticity certificate from Vladimir Stozharov, the artist’s grandson.
Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by V. Swanson, art historian and author of the book Soviet Impressionist Painting, Woodbridge, Antique Collectors’ Club, 2008.

Literature: N. Komova, N. Mazurenko, Vladimir Fedorovich Stozharov 1926– 1973. Zhivopis’. Risunok, Moscow, Sovetskii khudozhnik, 1977, p. 91, listed.


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.