8 June 2016 Russian Art and Photography Auctions

8 June 2016

Artist Index / Full Catalogue


View of the Bolshoi Theatre

450. KHALIP, YAKOV (1908-1980)

View of the Bolshoi Theatre, stamped three times with the photographer's stamp on the reverse.

Gelatin silver print, 38 by 28 cm.
700-1,000 GBP


Photographed in May–June 1936 and printed c. 1960s.

Provenance: Collection of the photographer.
Thence by descent.
Collection of Agnia Khalip, widow of the above.
Acquired from the above by the present owner.
Borodulin collection, Europe.


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.