MacDougall Auctions 8 June 2009
8 June 2009
30. THE MOTHER OF GOD OF SMOLENSK
RUSSIAN, MAKER’S MARK A.Ch. IN CYRILLIC, SARATOV, 1848
34 by 27.9 cm.
9,000-13,000 pounds
Rendered in the traditional style with earthy colours, complemented by a lavish silvergilt oklad decorated with elaborate, repousse foliage scrolls in a baroque style. The rim of the applied cut-out halo with intricate leafy patterns, marked on the halo and bottom of the rim.
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.