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