VASILY VASILEVICH VERESHCHAGIN (Russian, 1842-1904) TOMB ENTRANCE.

Oil on canvas Unframed Unsigned, stamped on the reverse “VERESTCHAGIN COLLECTION/ASA/November 17th 1891” Note: Vereshchagin, son of a landowner father of noble birth, was a Russian artist best known for battle scenes. He began his art studies at the St. Petersburg Academy and later studied in Paris under Jean-Léon Gérôme. A journey in Syria and Palestine in 1884 inspired a series of Bible Land paintings that were subsequently sold by the American Art Galleries in New York in 1891. A painting listed as No. 32 “One of the Old Jewish Tombs near Jerusalem” is not illustrated, however, the description corresponds with this painting. (American Art Galleries, Vassili Verestchagin Collection Auction Catalogue, pg. 31). SIZE: 10-1/2″ x 13-1/2″ PROVENANCE: American Art Galleries, New York, Vassili Verestchagin Collection sale, November 17-18, 1891 CONDITION: Very good with discolored varnish 49868-1 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1162

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1162	$7,110.00	VASILY VASILEVICH VERESHCHAGIN (Russian, 1842-1904) TOMB ENTRANCE. Oil on canvas Unframed Unsigned, stamped on the reverse “VERESTCHAGIN COLLECTION/ASA/November 17th 1891” Note: Vereshchagin, son of a landowner father of noble birth, was a Russian artist best known for battle scenes. He began his art studies at the St. Petersburg Academy and later studied in Paris under Jean-Léon Gérôme. A journey in Syria and Palestine in 1884 inspired a series of Bible Land paintings that were subsequently sold by the American Art Galleries in New York in 1891. A painting listed as No. 32 “One of the Old Jewish Tombs near Jerusalem” is not illustrated, however, the description corresponds with this painting. (American Art Galleries, Vassili Verestchagin Collection Auction Catalogue, pg. 31). SIZE: 10-1/2″ x 13-1/2″ PROVENANCE: American Art Galleries, New York, Vassili Verestchagin Collection sale, November 17-18, 1891 CONDITION: Very good with discolored varnish 49868-1 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1162 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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VASILY VASILEVICH VERESHCHAGIN (Russian, 1842-1904) TOMB ENTRANCE.