26 November 2014 Russian Art Auctions
26 November 2014
330. A PORCELAIN PLATTER FROM THE CORONATION SERVICE OF EMPEROR NICHOLAS I
IMPERIAL PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY, PERIOD OF NICHOLAS I (1825–1855), CIRCA 1826
39 by 26.5 cm.
12,000–18,000 GBP
Oval, the centre painted with the Imperial double-headed eagle within the chain of the Order of St Andrew, on an ermine-lined mantle surmounted by the Imperial crown, golden border with alternating ciselé trophies of arms and lion masks on a cobalt blue ground,
with blue Imperial cipher for Nicholas I.
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.