5 June 2013 Russian Art Auctions
5 June 2013
665. A PORCELAIN BASKET FROM THE ORDER OF ST VLADIMIR SERVICE
GARDNER, MOSCOW, CIRCA 1785.
28 by 29.5 cm (including handles).
15,000–20,000 GBP
Related Literature: For similar works see, V. Znamenov (ed.), Chastnye farforovye zavody Rossiyskoi Imperii. 1756-1917 (Private Porcelain Manufactories of the Russian Empire. 1756-1917), St Petersburg Orkestr, 2011, p. 46-48.
The openwork basket, decorated with the ribbons and two crosses of the order of St Vladimir and foliage motifs, the cavetto painted with the star of the Order, with green twisted handles, gilt rim, base and vertical elements of the basket, marked under base with black factory mark.
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.