5 June 2019 Important Russian Art Auctions, at Asia House
5 June 2019
* 376.
A Porcelain Scent Bottle in the form of the Godfather from Grimm Brothers Fairy Tale
800–1,200 GBP
19TH CENTURY
Height 14 cm.
Realistically modelled, wearing a 19th century dress and leaning on a walking stick, on a circular gilt scroll moulded base, titled in German “Der Herr Gevatter”, unmarked.
Notes on symbols:
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§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
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