8 June 2016 Russian Art and Photography Auctions

8 June 2016

Artist Index / Full Catalogue


Metaphysical Bust, from the series "Metaphysical Busts"

235. CHEMIAKIN, MIKHAIL (B. 1943)

Metaphysical Bust, from the series "Metaphysical Busts", signed and dated 1989, also further signed, inscribed in Cyrillic "Iz tzikla: "Metafizicheskie Biusty" and dated on the reverse.

Acrylic on canvas, 132.5 by 132.5 cm.
7,000-9,000 GBP


Provenance: Collection of the artist.
With Galerie Charpentier, Paris.
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1994.
Private collection, France.

Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by the artist.

Exhibited: Mihail Chemiakin, Galerie Charpentier, The Trade Delegation of the Russian Federation, Paris, 1994.


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.