6 June 2018 Russian Art Auctions
6 June 2018
367.
An Amusing Porcelain Desk Stand in the Form of an Izba
3,000-5,000 GBP
POPOV MANUFACTORY, MOSCOW, MID 19TH CENTURY
17 by 14.5 cm.
Realistically modelled, with pitched roof, chimney and log walls, a peasant woman emerging from the front door, fitted with a removable bucket–form inkwell, barrel–form pounce pot and a wagon wheel fitted as a pen rest, with blue underglaze and impressed manufactory marks.
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.