Lot no. 23
RICHARD KARLOVICH ZOMMER (RUSSIAN 1866-1939)
The Quran School,
oil on canvas
57 x 98 cm (22 1/2 x 38 1/2 in.)
signed lower right; a Victor Barat stamp on verso
PROVENANCE
Acquired from the decendants of Richard Zommer`s previous landlords and family friends.
Retailed by Victor Barat, Tours.
LOT NOTES
Between 1913 and 1917 the family of the present owners shared their home with Richard Zommer and his wife, maintaining a relationship with the artist until 1938, shortly before Zommer`s arrest. Please see the 1917 photograph of the mother of the present owner together with Richard Zommer
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Drawings, watercolours and pastels
About the sale12/12/2015
Catalog
Art Russe, Européen, Américain, Latin et Arts Décoratifs, incluant Livres Rares et Affiches
10021 New York - United States