MacDougall's Russian Art Auctions 8-9 June 2011
8 June 2011
* 679. A PORCELAIN VASE WITH A TOPOGRAPHICAL VIEW
25,000-35,000 GBP
IMPERIAL PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY, PERIOD OF NICHOLAS I (1825-1855).
Height 26.5 cm.
Two-handled, of a campana form, with a view
of Palace Square in St Petersburg at the front
and a gilt emblem of wreath, lyre and torches
on Etruscan red background at the back,
handles decorated with gilt masks, with blue
Imperial cipher of Nicholas I under base.
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.