MacDougall's Russian Art Auctions 27-30 May 2012
27 May 2012
* 415. A PORCELAIN TEA SET OF EIGHT CUPS AND SAUCERS
KORNILOV BROTHERS,
ST PETERSBURG, 1900s .
Diameter of a saucer 13.5 cm, diameter
of a cup 9.5 cm, height of a cup 4.5 cm.
1,000–2,000 GBP
Comprising eight double-handled cups and saucers all similarly decorated with alternate blue heraldic shields and floral folk motifs in green and red on a white ground, the cups being flanked with handles of stylised equine form, marked with factory marks of a bear holding a standard, inscribed “Made
in Russia by Kornilow Bros.” and numbered “220” on the reverse.
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.