Lot 338
  • 338

A Russian Silver Multiple Photograph Frame, Sazikov, St. Petersburg, 1880

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Height 11 3/8 in.
  • 28.9cm
in the form of a wooden horses' yoke (duga), the surface chased and engraved in imitation of peasant carving, the photograph frames cast and chased in imitation of intertwined bridles, all hanging from a suspension ring at the front of the yoke, the strut pierced and shaped

Condition

overall good condition; some light scratches to the surface of the "bridles," the stabilizing pins for the hanging frames replaced
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