Sale 6317
London
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29 June 2000
Price realised
GBP 39,950
Estimate
Serge Poliakoff (1906-1969) Composition signed with the artist's initials 'SP' (lower right); signed 'Serge POLIAKOFF' (on the reverse and on the stretcher) oil on hessian 105/8 x 161/8in. (27 x 41cm.) Painted in 1954
Provenance
Given by the artist to the father of the present owner.
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To be included in the forthcoming Serge Poliakoff catalogue raisonné being prepared by Alexis Poliakoff, Paris.
Saleroom Notice
Please note that the correct provenance should read: Given by the artist to the father of the present owner.
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