Zinaida Evgenievna Serebriakova (1884-1967), Reclining Nude, 1930. © Sotheby''s.

LONDON, ENGLAND.- Sotheby��s sales of Russian art have this year already brought a combined total of £59.8 million, which is more than Sotheby��s entire annual turnover for Russian sales worldwide in 2005 - itself the highest total for a single year to date. Following on from the remarkable success of these sales, the upcoming Russian Sale on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 will include over 460 lots and is set to fetch in excess of £20 million.

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