4 June 2014 Russian Art Auctions
4 June 2014
* 508. A PORCELAIN FIGURINE OF A JEWISH MAN CHECKING HIS WATCH
GARDNER MANUFACTORY, MOSCOW, 1800–1820s
Height 18 cm.
4,000–6,000 GBP
Provenance: Anonymous sale; Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons, Sotheby’s Olympia London, 22 May 2003, lot 209.
Related literature: For similar works, see V.A. Popov, Russkiy Farfor. Chastnye zavody, Leningrad, 1980, ill. no. 62.
Realistically modelled, wearing a black overcoat with a full-length brown suit jacket underneath, a dark green top hat and holding
a gold pocket-watch, the shaped geometrical base imitating pavement, with underglaze manufactory mark.
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.