8 June 2016 Russian Art and Photography Auctions
8 June 2016
345. A Porcelain Composition "School Waltz"
ASTA BRZHEZYTSKAYA, DULEVO PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY, MOSCOW, CIRCA
1,000-1,500 GBP
Height 19 cm.
Related literature: For a similar work, see
Yu. A. Traysman, Ode to Joy, Pinakotheke Moscow, 2008, ill. no. 211.
Realistically modelled, dressed in characteristic school uniforms, standing in a mazurka dance position, the girl in a pale blue dress with a white apron and hair ribbons, the boy in a black school suit and holding his hat under his arm, on an octagonal shaped white base with a gilt contour, with a blue overglaze manufactory mark.
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.