Details
Boris Konstantinovich Zaytsev (1881-1972)
Zaytsev in wartime. 1916
Portrait photograph signed ('Bor. Zaytsev') and inscribed to Raisa Vassilyevna [Vysotskaya], 13 September 1916.

Photograph by A. Gornshteyn, Moscow (label). The oval image 129 x 92mm, mount 266 x 190mm, signed on mount.

Zaytsev in wartime. Although only 35 years old at the time of this striking portrait, Zaytsev was already an established author, with his first publication dating back to 1901: indeed the first volume of his collected Works was published in 1916. Zaytsev entered the Alexander Military School in December of the same year.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
Please note this lot is the property of a consumer. See H1 of the Conditions of Sale.
Brought to you by

Related Articles

Sorry, we are unable to display this content. Please check your connection.

More from
Exiles and Idealists: A Private Collection of Russian Literary Manuscripts
Place your bid Condition report

A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.

I confirm that I have read this Important Notice regarding Condition Reports and agree to its terms. View Condition Report