Sale 8986
London, South Kensington
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15 December 2000
Price realised
GBP 4,700
Estimate
A silver-gilt cloisonné enamel Kovsh marked for the 11th Artel, Moscow, 1908-1917 Of traditional form, the body with raised prow and shaped hook handle decorated with varicolour stylized floral and foliate scrolls and geometric motifs on grey and blue grounds, marked under base 97/8in. (24.5cm.) long
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