12 October 2015 Russian Art Auctions
12 October 2015
213. A Rare Porcelain Composition "Sailor and His Girlfriend on a Date"
6,500-8,500 GBP
GALINA YAKIMOVA, PAINTING BY ELIZAVETA LUPANOVA, LOMONOSOV STATE PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY, LENINGRAD, CIRCA1930s
Height 14.5 cm.
Realistically modelled, the couple depicted seated on a white bench holding hands, the sailor in white and blue uniform, the girl in a white patterned dress with violet shoes and matching shawl, holding a bouquet of peonies, apparently 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.