Jan 30, 2019 10:00 EST
English & Continental Furniture / Old Masters/Russian Works of Art
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Russian Silver-Gilt and Niello Salt Throne
Vasilii Semenov, Moscow, 1879, with Swiss import marks
Of traditional form, on stepped bracket feet, the rectangular back centering a pierced roundel, on a slightly tapering base chased with geometric borders and hinged seat inscribed in Russian: Without salt, without bread, it is only half a meal. Height 3 3/16 inches (8.1 cm).
Provenance:
Property of an Important Swiss Collector; sold Christie's, New York, April 9, 2014, lot 85.
Sold for $8,125
Estimated at $1,000 - $1,500
Includes Buyer's Premium
Russian Silver-Gilt and Niello Salt Throne
Vasilii Semenov, Moscow, 1879, with Swiss import marks
Of traditional form, on stepped bracket feet, the rectangular back centering a pierced roundel, on a slightly tapering base chased with geometric borders and hinged seat inscribed in Russian: Without salt, without bread, it is only half a meal. Height 3 3/16 inches (8.1 cm).
Provenance:
Property of an Important Swiss Collector; sold Christie's, New York, April 9, 2014, lot 85.
4 ounces (124) grams)
In good condition. Light surface wear, scratches and minor bruises in areas; gilding and niello lightly rubbed in areas.
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Auction: English & Continental Furniture / Old Masters/Russian Works of Art, Jan 30, 2019
