4 June 2014 Russian Art Auctions
4 June 2014
* 506. A PORCELAIN FIGURINE OF A WANDERER
GARDNER MANUFACTORY, MOSCOW, 1820s
Height 20 cm.
3,000–5,000 GBP
Provenance: Anonymous sale; Russian Pictures, Works of Art and Icons, Sotheby’s Olympia London, 2 December 2004, lot 452.
Realistically modelled, leaning against a tree stump wearing a green tunic and a black hat with navy blue cloak tucked behind him through strap of shoulder-bag, modelled on a square naturalistic base, with incised and blue underglaze manufactory 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.