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EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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A PAIR OF RUSSIAN ORMOLU-MOUNTED LAPIS LAZULI POT-POURRIS
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Each of ovoid form, the cover with acanthus bud finial over shallow dish surmounted with pierced Vitruvian scroll frieze and scrolling acanthus handles above four lion-paw feet above shaped base
5 ½ in. (14 cm.) high; 6 in. (15.3 cm.) wide
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Each of ovoid form, the cover with acanthus bud finial over shallow dish surmounted with pierced Vitruvian scroll frieze and scrolling acanthus handles above four lion-paw feet above shaped base
5 ½ in. (14 cm.) high; 6 in. (15.3 cm.) wide
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
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