8 June 2016 Russian Art and Photography Auctions
8 June 2016
369. Two Biscuit Porcelain Figurines of a Town Governor and Sobakevich from Gogol's ''Dead Souls''
GARDNER MANUFACTORY, MOSCOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY
3,000-5,000 GBP
Height of Town Governor 9.5 cm, of Sobakevich 20.5 cm.
Realistically modelled, the Governor in a black uniform with a badge, epaulets and a hat, depicted standing with his hands in the pockets, on an octagonal shaped base; Sobakevich dressed in brown trousers and a black tailcoat, in a characteristic pose with spread hands, his forehead furrowed, on a circular shaped base imitating wooden floor, both with red manufactory stamps and incised marks.
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.