May 23, 2023 10:00 EST
Faberge & Vertu / English, Continental & American Silver
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Estate / Collection: Property of a Private Collection
Russian Silver, Champlevé and En Plein Enamel Purse
Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 187?
Rectangular with rounded corners, the cover and base champlevé enameled with varicolored scrolling foliage, strapwork and geometric motifs, the cover centering an en plein enamel plaque depicting a troika in a snowy landscape. Length 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm).
Provenance:
Christie's, New York, April 23, 2010, lot 219.
Sold for $3,750
Estimated at $1,200 - $1,800
Includes Buyer's Premium
Estate / Collection: Property of a Private Collection
Russian Silver, Champlevé and En Plein Enamel Purse
Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 187?
Rectangular with rounded corners, the cover and base champlevé enameled with varicolored scrolling foliage, strapwork and geometric motifs, the cover centering an en plein enamel plaque depicting a troika in a snowy landscape. Length 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm).
Provenance:
Christie's, New York, April 23, 2010, lot 219.
Fitted interior now removed. Generally good, minor enamel losses, small area of restoration to bottom of enamel miniature.
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Auction: Faberge & Vertu / English, Continental & American Silver, May 23, 2023
