Lot 108
  • 108

A PAIR OF MALACHITE TAZZA, ATTRIBUTED TO RUSSIAN IMPERIAL LAPIDARY WORKS, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1830-1840 |

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description

  • Haut. 29 cm, diam. 22 cm ; height 11 1/2 in; diam. 8 2/3 in
(a few losses)

Condition

The photograph is quite accurate. Both stems are chipped with losses, but as it is just under the cups, this is not so visible. One cup has also a chip with loss on the rim.
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