12 October 2015 Russian Art Auctions
12 October 2015
219. A Porcleain Figurine of the Lion Tamer, Irina Bugrimova with Her Lion, Caesar
1,000-1,500 GBP
BORIS VOROBYEV, LOMONOSOV STATE PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY, LENINGRAD, 1950s
Height 15 cm.
Realistically modelled, wearing an ornate costume with red and gilt decoration, depicted seated on her favourite lion and caressing his mane, on circular shaped white base with gilt rim, 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.