Boris Izrailevich Anisfeld (Russian, 1879-1973) 'Rhapsody II' signed in Latin and dated '1953' (lower left); inscribed with title, measurements, no. 133, and partially readable owner's name (verso); stretcher applied with paper labels oil on canvas 139.7 x 95.2cm (55 x 37 1/2in). Footnotes: Provenance Acquired directly from the artist by Dr. John Ignatius Perl, a well-known Chicago-based surgeon and art patron, Chicago, late 1950s Thence by descent Exhibited The Art Institute of Chicago, Boris Anisfeld. Retrospective Exhibition, 8 May - 8 June 1958 Literature E. Lingenauber, O. Sugrobova-Roth, Boris Anisfeld. Catalogue Raisonné, 2011, no. P 044, p. 104, illustrated Boris Anisfeld. Retrospective Exhibition, The Art Institute of Chicago, 8 May - 8 June 1958, no. 52, illustrated, dated 1953-55 Based on the photographs provided, Olga Sugrobova-Roth confirmed the authenticity of the work. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com