8 June 2016 Russian Art and Photography Auctions

8 June 2016

Artist Index / Full Catalogue


The Album "Eros"

§ 203. PIVOVAROV, VICTOR (B. 1937)

The Album "Eros", comprising 40 works in two hard, calico-bound folders, each signed, numbered from 1 to 40 respectively and dated 1976, some on the mounts.

Twenty-three sheets pencil, ink and gouache on paper, laid on paper, fourteen of which with hors-texte in Cyrillic on the mounts; and seventeen sheets pencil and ink on paper, each measuring each measuring 43 by 31 cm (sheet size).
20,000-30,000 GBP


Provenance: Modern and Contemporary Russian Art, Sotheby’s London, 15 February 2007, lot 39.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
Private collection, UK.

Authenticity of the works has been confirmed by the artist.

The Album "Eros"
The Album "Eros"
The Album "Eros"

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.