26 November 2014 Russian Art Auctions
26 November 2014
325. THREE PORCELAIN EASTER EGGS
PRIVATE PORCELAIN MANUFACTORIES, LATE 19TH TO EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Height of the largest 8.5 cm, of the smallest 6.5 cm.
3,000–5,000 GBP
All ovoid, one painted with a view of the Church of Christ the Savior in Moscow within gold oval frame engraved with geometric pattern, the reverse with gilded Cyrillic abbreviation for “Christ has risen”, second modelled in white with a scene of Resurrection in relief, third painted with an image on the front of the Virgin Mary praying and two cherubs on the reverse within oval frames moulded with leaves and flowers, unmarked.
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.