8 June 2016 Russian Art and Photography Auctions
8 June 2016
353. A Rare Porcelain Figurine of an Asian Carrier
ELIZAVETA TRIPOLSKAYA, LOMONOSOV STATE PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY, LENINGRAD, LATE 1920–EARLY 1930s
5,500-7,500 GBP
Height 23 cm.
Realistically modelled, wearing grey trousers, a tunic and a blue hat, depicted bowed under the weight of large white bag borne on his back, decorated with flake-like and rhombus patterns, holding the bag’s ropes with his hands, on a naturalistic white base, with impressed manufactory marks and a red export stamp.
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.