Graduation oil painting by artist who worked on Diaghilev set designs soars to six figures

An early work by Boris Anisfeld titled 'Adam and Eve' made one of the highest prices in the Russian paintings and works of art auction at Shapiro (25% buyer’s premium) in New York

The large signed oil on canvas, 8ft 9in x 10ft 5in (2.67 x 3.17m), had been estimated at $20,000-3…

Enjoy unlimited access: just £1 for 12 weeks

Subscribe now