8 June 2016 Russian Art and Photography Auctions

8 June 2016

Artist Index / Full Catalogue


Hunting with Golden Eagle, Kazakhstan

434. ALPERT, MAX (1899-1980)

Hunting with Golden Eagle, Kazakhstan, stamped with the photographer's stamp on the reverse.

Gelatin silver print, 23.5 by 30 cm.
700-900 GBP


Photographed c. 1930s and printed c. 1940s.

Provenance:Collection of the photographer.
Thence by descent.
Collection of Glafira Alpert, widow of the above.
Acquired from the above by the present owner.
Borodulin collection, Europe (stamp on the reverse).
Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by Glafira Alpert (inscription on the reverse).

Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by Glafira Alpert, the artist’s widow (inscription on the reverse).


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.