3 June 2015 Russian Art Auctions

3 June 2015

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IMPERIAL PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY, LATE 19TH CENTURY

204. A Porcelain Easter Egg

IMPERIAL PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY, LATE 19TH CENTURY


4,000-6,000 GBP


Height 11.5cm

Related literature: For a similar work, see T. Kudriavtseva, H. A. Whitbeck, Russian Imperial Porcelain Easter Eggs, London, Merell, 2001, p. 214.

After a design by O. Chirikov, the ornament designed by A. Kaminsky, the front finely painted with the Nativity, the reverse with crucifix terminating in reserves containing the Mother of Christ, John the Baptist, and the Archangels Michael and Gabriel.


Notes on symbols:
* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
Ω Indicates 20% Import Duty Charge applies.
§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
† Indicates Standard VAT scheme applies, and the rate of 20% VAT will be charged on both hammer price and premium.