Christie's to auction off Ayvazovsky canvaas

As part of a recently announced bid to sell masterpieces of Russian art, Christie's is going to auction off a canvas by Hovhannes Ayvazovksy.

According to Rusarminfo, the London-based auction house will organize the exhibition of the main canvases from 8 to 10 October in Moscow.

The Russian-Armenian artist's masterpiece, Sunset Over Ischia (1873). Features a scene on the Island from the Gulf of Naples.

The estimated price of the canvas is £300- £500 ($384-$600). The auction is due to take place on November 25.