“A” is for Aivazovsky as Bonhams Russian Sale Boasts a Cyrillic Who’s Who

LONDON.- On 30th November at Bonhams New Bond Street will host the sale of Russian Art, featuring the eminent names of both Aivazovsky and Fabergé. The first painting by Aivazovsky, whose career spanned almost the entire 19th century, is named “The Morning Catch”. It is signed in Cyrillic and dated ’1870′ (lower right) and further signed in Latin and dated ’1870′ (lower left). The exceptional seascape oil painting is expected to fetch between £150,000 and £250,000 for the much sought-after [...]