27 Nov 2013 Russian Art Auctions
27 November 2013
420. AN IMPERIAL PORCELAIN PLATE FROM THE DOWRY SERVICE OF GRAND DUCHESS ALEXANDRA PAVLONA
IMPERIAL PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY, PERIOD OF CATHERINE II (1762-1796)
Diameter 25 cm.
8,000–10,000 GBP
Of circular scalloped form, the cavetto painted with a view of the ruined House of Augustus on the Palatine Hill, Rome, within a circular, gilded reserve, the border with a chain of pink roses on a gilded ground, with identifying inscription “Ruine de la Maison d’August sur le Palatin” and blue Imperial cipher for Catherine II under base.
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.