Ivan Aivazovsky’s paining “Storm” was sold for 15 million korunas (about $ 705 thousand) at Prague auction, the Arthouse Hejtmanek gallery’s representative Jana Bryndova, told reporters.
Aivazovsky painting sold at Prague auction for almost $1 million
STEPANAKERT, DECEMBER 11, ARTSAKHPRESS:The painting, dated 1898, came up for auction from one of Prague's private art collections. Its starting value was 11 million korunas (about $ 517 thousand), said Jana, adding that the final price, along with interest charges was 18.6 million korunas (about $ 874 thousand). The buyer was a collector from Russia, said Jana, TASS reported. According to her, 15 paintings by Ivan Aivazovsky were auctioned this year. "Two thirds of paintings found new owners," the expert said.