12 October 2015 Russian Art Auctions
12 October 2015
203. A Porcelain Figurine of a Border Guard
1,500-2,000 GBP
KONSTANTIN RYZHOV, LOMONOSOV STATE PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY, LENINGRAD, 1937–1938
Height 23 cm.
Realistically modelled standing by a Soviet border post, wearing a military greatcoat and hat, holding a rifle and gazing into the distance, apparently unmarked.
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.