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BY IVAN KHLEBNIKOV, MOSCOW, 1908-1917
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A GEM-SET AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL SILVER-GILT INKSTAND
BY IVAN KHLEBNIKOV, MOSCOW, 1908-1917
Rectangular, the inkwell modelled as a stylised terem, cloisonné enamelled with varicolour scrolling foliage, with a detachable cover enamelled to simulate wooden shingles, the base decorated with peacocks at each side amidst scrolling foliage and geometric motifs on gilt-stippled ground, the edges of the base similarly decorated with mythical birds, set with cabochon garnets throughout, on four bracket feet, with a pen-rest, marked under the cover and on base with 'Khlebnikov' in Cyrillic with the Imperial Warrant
10 7⁄8 in. (27.6 cm.) long
BY IVAN KHLEBNIKOV, MOSCOW, 1908-1917
Rectangular, the inkwell modelled as a stylised terem, cloisonné enamelled with varicolour scrolling foliage, with a detachable cover enamelled to simulate wooden shingles, the base decorated with peacocks at each side amidst scrolling foliage and geometric motifs on gilt-stippled ground, the edges of the base similarly decorated with mythical birds, set with cabochon garnets throughout, on four bracket feet, with a pen-rest, marked under the cover and on base with 'Khlebnikov' in Cyrillic with the Imperial Warrant
10 7⁄8 in. (27.6 cm.) long
Provenance
Henry Penn Wenger (1927-1997).
Bequeathed by the above to the present owner.
Bequeathed by the above to the present owner.
Special notice
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
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Margo Oganesian
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