MacDougall's Russian Art Auctions 1 December 2011
1 December 2011
599. A PORCELAIN PLATE FROM THE RAPHAEL SERVICE
IMPERIAL PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY, PERIOD OF NICHOLAS II (1896-1917), 1897
Diameter 21 cm.
4,000-6,000 GBP
Related literature: For similar works, see V.V. Znamenov (ed.), Imperatorsky Farforovyi Zavod. 1744-1904 (Imperial Porcelain Manufactory. 1744-1904), St. Petersburg, Global View, 2008, pp. 630-633.
The cavetto painted with two classical figures set inside hexagonal frame, the border
decorated with three round medallions depicting mythical figures, further embellished with flower garlands and eagles on the red background and surrounded by laurel leaves, with gilt Imperial cipher of Nicholas II, dated 1897 on the reverse.
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.