Sale 8003
London
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28 November 2011
Price realised
GBP 5,250
Estimate
A SILVER-GILT AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL KOVSH MARK OF VASILIY AGAFONOV, MOSCOW, 1899-1908 Of traditional form with raised prow and stepped handle, the body enamelled with stylised scrolling foliage in shades of blue, green, pink, violet and yellow over gilt stippled ground, with white pellet and raised ropework borders, marked under base 8¼ (21 cm.) long
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PROPERTY FROM A SWISS PRIVATE COLLECTION
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