26 November 2014 Russian Art Auctions
26 November 2014
* 345. A SILVER-GILT AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL KOVSH
INDISTINCT MAKER’S MARK, POSSIBLY MG IN CYRILLIC, MOSCOW, 1908–1917, 84 STANDARD
Length 20 cm.
10,000–15,000 GBP
Of traditional form, with raised prow and hook handle, the
lower section of the body with lobed rope-work cartouches
decorated with stylised floral and foliate motifs in shaded
polychrome enamels on alternating olive green, grey, purple
and pale blue backgrounds, the upper section with sprays of
flowers on green and grey grounds, the hook handle similarly
decorated within the blue beaded border.
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.