Sale 1989
New York
|
18 April 2008
Price realised
USD 735,400
Estimate
A Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Vodka Set Marked Ovchinnikov with Imperial warrant overstriking the initials of Feodor Rückert, Moscow, 1896-1908 Comprising a flask, six cups, and a tray; overall decorated with foliate scrolls, stylized blossoms of shaded enamel, and heart-shaped pink cartouches on green, blue and light blue ground, the flask of elongated baluster form, with waisted neck and detachable knopped cover with ball finial, the cylindrical cups on domed circular feet, the circular tray with supports for the flask and cups, fully marked The tray 8 7/8 in. (22.6 cm.) diameter, the flask 11½ in. (29.3 cm.) high, the cups 2½ in. (5.7 cm.) high (8)
Contact Client Service
info@christies.com
New York +1 212 636 2000
London +44 (0)20 7839 9060
infoasia@christies.com
Asia +852 2760 1766
Pre-Lot Text
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
This vase issued by the State Porcelain Factory commemorates the heroic 1928 rescue of nine men who had been stranded in the Arctic for two months
The largest collection of works by Anna Ostroumova-Lebedeva ever to appear at auction comes to Christie’s on 3 June
Ten pieces that underline Christie’s exceptional expertise in Russian art of the highest quality and provenance
The series of 15 sales was led by two exceptional predella panels by artist Giovanni di Paolo
A look back at the standout moments, extraordinary objects and storied collections offered at Christie’s this year