MacDougall Auctions 7-11 June 2010
7 June 2010
* 332. A HISTORIC CARPET, MADE FOR THE GRAND PRINCESS KSENIA ALEXANDROVNA XX CENTURY
Embroidered in Cyrillic 'Priyut E.V.V.K. Ksenii Aleksandrovny v Moskve' along the edge
Wool, 275 by 225 cm.
10,000-15,000 pounds
Made to commemorate the Romanov Tercentary by the Pupils of the Kseninsky
Girl's Craft School Orphanage, Moscow.
The wool carpet presented for auction is a rare relic of historic
importance. Made as a sample by girls educated in the Kseninsky
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.