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A RUSSIAN EMBROIDERED SILK TWO-PANEL SCREEN

EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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A RUSSIAN EMBROIDERED SILK TWO-PANEL SCREEN
EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Embroidered to the front with flowers, ribbons and the initials'AM' surmounted by a coronet, the reverse with the Russian inscription 'The Alexander Institute, Smolny, 28th October 1891'
58½ in (149 cm.) high; 41½ in. (105.5 cm.) extended
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage

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Lot Essay

The Smolny Institute in St. Petersberg was created by Imperial commision in the late 18th century as a European-style school offering an academic program for the first time to young ladies from the nobility.

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