Today the Russian auction house held a press screening of his selection for the third in a row of antique auction to be held in Moscow on November 26, Saturday, at three o'clock. catalog published online trading , and the live stuff You can already see the Gostiny Dvor (Crystal Lane 1, input to the left of the entrance 19).

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Hall of the Russian auction house Photo: Vladimir Bogdanov, AI

briefly about what happened today.

Kibovsky Alexander (Head of Department of Cultural Heritage of Moscow), recalled that the word "Russian" in the name of the allowed use is not for everyone. EDA was established in accordance with the government, and the founders had - Sberbank, as you might guess, by brand name ("Chevron" Sberbank, topped by a crown) and in scope. The latter - is impressive. Hall Gostiny Dvor - a luxurious place without exaggeration. Similarly, most luxurious of all Russian auction houses. And we are here is not about the pomp of the court (although the house had come from St. Petersburg and the imperial theme nourishes obvious weakness), but rather a technological: good equipment, expensive showcase, normal light, unobtrusive protection in a form convenient wardrobe, there is no crowding, the wires under legs do not dangle. Find fault with, by and large, not to anything. You feel that people are developing are thoroughly and money they have to burn. Oh, and (for those who remember how it used to) say that now there was the heat.

IVAN PELEVIN Ivan the Terrible Photo: Vladimir Bogdanov, AI

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General director Andrey Stepanenko said that the proximity of the auction to the state itself, in particular, in cooperation with the state museums. Auction policy - to give museums the right of "first night". In particular, the upcoming auction will be removed and sold to the Hermitage (the minimum estimate and commission-free) glass memorial in honor of the capture of Paris.

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already said that the auction will be held for the third time - and for the first time in Moscow. The first two auctions were held in St. Petersburg - that is, deliberately narrowed and therefore not entirely indicative audience. Nevertheless, those trades were sold 30%of the lots. In Russia, local auctions in the crisis are sold 40-50%of the lots. Stepanenko said that this is normal. But, in fact - so-so. At this time it should be interesting and tougher because of interest shown oligarchs - even being asked about private shows.

Svetlana honest with golden skate Photo: Vladimir Bogdanov, AI

selection of lots was held with the participation of Svetlana Honest - leading expert of the auction house. Pride of the upcoming auction - the temperature Roerich, the thing with the cover, and a selection of Faberge figurine gift-the first Russian Olympic champion in figure skating. Golden Skate on a silver stand. As clarified organizers, Plushenko course.

Asked him if Sberbank as a shareholder to buy out a number of things in its corporate collection, Stepanenko said that the theme of being watched, but so far no steps will be . Tatiana Markin asked why so expensive - in the sense that a number of things estimeyty seemed a tall. From the answer, I realized that this is done based on the wishes of the owners, and then life will judge. I'd add that if the auction is not 300 years, we have to fight for deliverers by any means. I myself asked whether postauktsionnye sale? Still live in Russia. Stepanenko said that this practice is flawed, but frankly admitted that the contract with the deliverers provided (within 2 months after the auction). The experience of one of the previous auctions, he said that after the general trades people, in principle, "the ambush" staged bargain with each other already. As a result, after the auction, the buyer paid for the thing much more than he could pay in the bidding. So "Biduy, and then you lose!»

Online broadcasting is not planned auction (buyers against), but to participate by telephone or correspondence rates will make possible. Another Stepanenko said that they have an application on Apple Store - so ayfonschikam note. The impressions - that's all. Now look at the catalog and come to the show.

Vladimir Bogdanov, AI

On top auction lots in RAD Moscow read here .