6 June 2018
A Pair of Sauce Boats from the Grand Duke Mikhail Pavlovich Service
5,000-7,000 GBP
IMPERIAL PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY, PERIOD OF NICHOLAS I (1825–1855)
Length of the larger stand 28 cm, length of the larger sauce boat 25 cm.
Of classic shape on elongated oval stands, both similarly decorated with reserves with animals, art trophies and flowers against crimson pink, blue and green borders, with gilt rims, handles and rocaille décor throughout, with blue underglaze manufactory marks; the larger sauce boat further impressed ‘18’.
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.