IULI OSIPOVICH BONCHA-TOMASHEVSKY (Russian, 1834-1920) SCENE FROM MOLIERE’S TARTUFFE, ACT III, SCENE III.

IULI OSIPOVICH BONCHA-TOMASHEVSKY (Russian, 1834-1920) SCENE FROM MOLIERE’S TARTUFFE, ACT III, SCENE III. Unframed oil on wood panel interior scene shows a gentleman in black outfit with black cap conversing with an elegantly dressed woman in a gold brocade upholstered armchair. The interior setting with a large pictorial tapestry, fine wood paneling, a pair of armchairs, elegant carpet and a table covered with fabric with an ormolu desk set. Signed lower left “T. Boncha”. On the reverse is a title and signature. Also two labels, “Carpentier-Deforge” and “Geo. Rowney & Co.”. There is a stencil and label “58” and some other writing which is illegible. SIZE: 15-1/4″ x 18″. PROVENANCE: Purchased in 1962 and descended through the family of George C. Paitchadze (1928-1996), Distinguished scientist, professor, historian, Laureat of State Premium of Georgia. According to the family, he purchased the work in one of the Moscow antique stores on Arbat Street, across from Vakhtangov Theater. It was told to the purchaser that it belonged to a Russian noble family of Trubetskoy. CONDITION: Very good. 9-94914 (40,000-60,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

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
	2234	$0.00	IULI OSIPOVICH BONCHA-TOMASHEVSKY (Russian, 1834-1920) SCENE FROM MOLIERE’S TARTUFFE, ACT III, SCENE III. Unframed oil on wood panel interior scene shows a gentleman in black outfit with black cap conversing with an elegantly dressed woman in a gold brocade upholstered armchair. The interior setting with a large pictorial tapestry, fine wood paneling, a pair of armchairs, elegant carpet and a table covered with fabric with an ormolu desk set. Signed lower left “T. Boncha”. On the reverse is a title and signature. Also two labels, “Carpentier-Deforge” and “Geo. Rowney & Co.”. There is a stencil and label “58” and some other writing which is illegible. SIZE: 15-1/4″ x 18″. PROVENANCE: Purchased in 1962 and descended through the family of George C. Paitchadze (1928-1996), Distinguished scientist, professor, historian, Laureat of State Premium of Georgia. According to the family, he purchased the work in one of the Moscow antique stores on Arbat Street, across from Vakhtangov Theater. It was told to the purchaser that it belonged to a Russian noble family of Trubetskoy. CONDITION: Very good. 9-94914 (40,000-60,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 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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