15 June 2007
Idol signed, dated 1949 and inscribed "Paris" on the reverse.
Handpainted ceramic plate, manufactured by Atelier Lafourcade, Paris, diameter 21 cm.
2,000-3,000 Pounds
Authenticity has been confirmed by Claude Bernes.
For similar plates see the auction catalogue of the Didier Cottoni collection, Versailles. Palais des Congres, March 1970.
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.