Lot 483
  • 483

A silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel cigarette case, 20th Artel, Moscow, 1908-1917

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • silver-gilt, enamel, chrysophrase
  • width 10.8cm, 4 1/4 in.
rectangular with rounded edges, the surface enamelled overall and centred with cartouche depicting en plein a water lily pond and flowers, the frame formed by mythical sea creatures, all between geometric pattern borders, 84 standard

Provenance

Sotheby's Parke Bernet, 28 June 1979, lot 277

Condition

Excellent condition.
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