12 October 2015 Russian Art Auctions

12 October 2015

202. A Porcelain Composition "On Guard"

8,000-12,000 GBP

KONSTANTIN RYZHOV, LOMONOSOV STATE PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY, LENINGRAD, 1937–1938

Height 21.5 cm.

Realistically modelled, the two soldiers in military clothing and caps beside a young boy in a Russian hat and winter clothes directing them to a distant point, one soldier standing and the other seated with a rifle, with dark green and incised marks, further numbered ‘86’ in black.

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.