8 June 2016 Russian Art and Photography Auctions
8 June 2016
303. A Biscuit Porcelain Figurine of a Peasant Man with an Ice-Axe
GARDNER MANUFACTORY, MOSCOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY
3,000-5,000 GBP
Height 28.5 cm.
Realistically modelled, wearing a beige overcoat with a blue belt, matching trousers tucked into white valenki and a grey hat with fur trimming, depicted standing beside a sledge with a bucket on top, on an oval shaped base imitating snow, with a dark red manufactory stamp.
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.