26 November 2014 Russian Art Auctions
26 November 2014
* 302. A SMALL PORCELAIN FIGURINE OF A TEA VENDOR
GARDNER MANUFACTORY, MOSCOW, 1820s
Height 11.5 cm.
3,000–5,000 GBP
Realistically modelled, wearing a blue overcoat, pink apron and black
top hat, holding a gilt kettle in his right hand, a cup in his left, with
a woven bag over his left forearm, on a circular shaped naturalistic
base with wavy gilt ornament, with impressed manufactory marks.
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.