26 November 2014 Russian Art Auctions
26 November 2014
365. A PINK QUARTZ MODEL OF A CHOW CHOW
POSSIBLY FABERGÉ, CIRCA 1900
Height 7 cm.
8,000–12,000 GBP
Provenance: Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Grand Duchess
Olga Alexandrovna, 3–4 December 2007, lot 1136.
Acquired by the current owner at the above.
Realistically carved in a seated position with floppy ears and later
diamond-set eyes.
According to the Bruun Rasmussen catalogue, this carved model
of a Chow Chow was one of the Grand Duchess’s favourite animals.
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.