7 June 2017 Russian Art Auctions
7 June 2017
222. A Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Kovsh
16,000-23,000 GBP
MAKER'S MARK OF FEODOR RÜCKERT, MOSCOW, 1899-1907, 88 STANDARD
Length 10.2 cm.
Of traditional form with raised prow and handle, the outer sides of the bowl in shaded polychrome enamels with a continuous band of scrolling flowers on a cream ground, the inside with enamelled painting of a young boyar against a dark olive ground surrounded with similar foliage, the fleur-de-lys flat handle similarly decorated, tapering raised foot with a zig-zag enamel ornament.
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.