MacDougall's Russian Art Auctions 1-2 Dec 2010
1 December 2010
750. A GOLD, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND IMPERIAL PRESENTATION BROOCH
INVENTORY NUMBER "2206", CIRCA 1900
3 by 3.5 cm. Weight ca 9 g.
15,000-20,000 GBP
Provenance: Present lot was a gift to a Lady-in-waiting of the Danish Queen Louise by Dowager Empress Maria Fyodorovna in connection with the meeting between the Danish Royal and Imperial Russian families in 1909.
Thence by descent to the previous owner.
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.