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    The Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Greenfield Collection of Porcelain, Russian Enamels and 19th Century Decorative Art

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    20 October 2008

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    • A VIENNESE GILT-METAL AND ENAM
    Lot 108

    A VIENNESE GILT-METAL AND ENAMEL MINIATURE BARREL-ON-STAND

    LATE 19TH CENTURY

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    USD 3,750

    Estimate

    USD 2,500 - USD 3,500

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    A VIENNESE GILT-METAL AND ENAMEL MINIATURE BARREL-ON-STAND
    LATE 19TH CENTURY
    Surmounted by a Bacchic putto, the barrel painted overall with scènes gallantes, supported by a pair of acrobat figures, on an ovoid base painted with musical trophies
    6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm.) high

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