4 June 2014 Russian Art Auctions
4 June 2014
512. A PORCELAIN TEA SET
GARDNER MANUFACTORY, MOSCOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Height of the teapot 12 cm, of a cup 6.5 cm, diameter of a saucer 13 cm.
3,000–5,000 GBP
Fifteen pieces comprising a lidded teapot, a lidded sugar bowl, a lidded milk jug, six cups and saucers, all decorated with white, green and purple flowers on a light blue background, with white handles formed as ribbons and bows, white spouts and knot finials, all with gilt rims and white interiors, red manufactory marks under bases and numbers “12–10”.
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.