5 June 2013 Russian Art Auctions
5 June 2013
659. A SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL TAZZA
MAKER'S MARK OF OREST KURLYUKOV, MOSCOW.
Height 13.5 cm, length 38.5 cm (including handles).
50,000–70,000 GBP
Related Literature: For similar O. Kurlyukov's works, see A. von Soldokoff, Russian Gold and Silver, 1981, pl. 67.
The circular bowl with the shaped rim cast with exotic birds, flowers and scrolled foliage motifs, decorated with multicoloured enamel, mounted on the matching enamel stem with the round base, the reverse engraved with eleven signatures.
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.