A large Fabergé parcel-gilt silver and cloisonné enamel kovsh, Moscow, 1908-1917

in Art Nouveau taste, the oval bowl decorated with opaque yellow-shaded pink and white cyclamens with translucent purple sepals and blue and green leaves, on sablé grounds within applied raised irises, the handle formed of undulating leaf stems issuing stylised flowers set with cabochon amethysts, gilt interior, struck K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 88 standard

Excellent condition and beautifully made. The enamel appears to be in perfect order. There is wear to the gilding. Would benefit from a professional clean.
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For a discussion of Fabergé's incorporation of Art Nouveau motifs, please see lot 432.