8 June 2016 Russian Art and Photography Auctions
8 June 2016
304. A Biscuit Porcelain Figurine of a Man Salting Bread
GARDNER MANUFACTORY, MOSCOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY
2,500-3,500 GBP
Height 12.5 cm.
Realistically modelled, wearing grey trousers and a black coat, his hat and dark boots beside him, depicted barefoot and seated on a bench, on a green naturalistically shaped base imitating grass, with a red manufactory stamp, further incised ‘158’.
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.