Lot 42
  • 42

A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel cigarette case, Khlebnikov, Moscow, circa 1890

Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • enamel, silver-gilt, silver
  • length 4 in.
  • 10.2 cm
the surfaces enameled with polychrome stylized flowers and scrolls, the lid engraved with initials PM (Cyrillic), 84 standard

Provenance

Sotheby's New York, December 13 and 14, 1984, lot 346 (part)

Condition

gilding slightly rubbed, surface scratches, small loss of applied wire border at back of cover, some white enamel loss also to borders, otherwise good condition
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