3 June 2015 Russian Art Auctions
3 June 2015
* 247. A Bronze Equestrian Sculpture of General Skobelev
AFTER A MODEL BY EVGENY LANCERAY (1882),
INSCRIBED WITH A SIGNATURE IN CYRILLIC,
SHTANGE FOUNDRY MARK, 1890s
15,000-20,000 GBP
Bronze with mid brown patina, height 31.5 cm.
Depicting General Skobelev, a hero of the Russo-
Turkish War (1877–1878), a rare example of a
historical portrait work by the sculptor, Turkish
flag and other trophies lie beneath the feet of
the horse, symbolic of the defeated army.
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.