12 October 2015 Russian Art Auctions
12 October 2015
* 45. NECHITAILO, VASILY (1915-1980)
Sunflowers, signed, also further signed, titled in Cyrillic and dated 1979 on the reverse.
Oil on cardboard, 104.5 by 82 cm.
15,000-20,000 GBP
Provenance: Acquired directly from Maria Savchenkova, the artist’s widow, by the present owner in Moscow, 1998.
Important private collection, USA.
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.
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.