27 Nov 2013 Russian Art Auctions
27 November 2013
427. A SEVEN PIECE PORCELAIN TÊTE-À-TÊTE TEA SERVICE
POPOV, MOSCOW, FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
Height of the teapot 14 cm, the tray 31.5 by 23.5 cm.
4,000-6,000 GBP
Provenance: Anonymous sale; Galerie 7, le Louvre des Antiquaires, Paris, 1994.
Related literature: For similar works, see V.V. Znamenov (ed.), Chastnye farforovye zavody Rossiyskoi Imperii. 1756–1917, St Petersburg, Moscow, 2011, p. 163.
Comprising an egg-shaped lidded coffee-pot on spreading foot with a flared gilt rim and spout, the scroll handle with wing detail, an egg-shaped lidded sugar bowl on spreading foot with two short handles, two cups with flared rims and scroll handles, two saucers, and one shaped rectangular tray with integral handles, each with pale turquoise painted lower body, the lids with gilt bud finials, the saucers and tray with turquoise centre, the cups with gilt interiors, the white ground with a continuous stylised gilt foliate border and gilt rims, with manufactory marks under bases.
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.