HOTUNG | 何東 The Personal Collection of the late Sir Joseph Hotung | Part II: Day
HOTUNG | 何東 The Personal Collection of the late Sir Joseph Hotung | Part II: Day
A Russian silver cane handle, maker's mark Cyrillic VP, St Petersburg, 1908-1917 period marks
Auction Closed
December 8, 05:58 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A Russian silver cane handle, maker's mark Cyrillic VP, St Petersburg, 1908-1917 period marks
realistically modelled as a snake's head and neck with emerald eyes, on a wood shaft with brass ferrule
84cm., 33in. long
Please note that the lot title should read as follows: 'A Russian silver cane handle, maker's mark Cyrillic VP, St Petersburg, 1908-1917 period marks', and not as stated in the printed catalogue.
Christie's London, Russian Paintings and Works of Art, 24 April 2006, lot 247