VERESCHAGIN, VASILY (1835-1909) Royal Elephant, from the Indian Series - Oil on canvas, 46.5 by 39.5 cm. Provenance: Tereschenko collection. Thence by descent. Private collection, France. Authenticity has been confirmed by Vladimir Petrov The lot was originally signed by the artist. The signature was removed before 1967, which is confirmed by a letter from an attorney dated September 1967.