A RED LACQUER EGG, with a finely painted oval scene of the risen Christ in a gilt border, the reverse with a gilt cross, bible and chalices, <I>by the Lukutine factory, 1863-1876</I>, in fitted case | Christie's

Sale 4664

Russian

London

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27 November 1991

Browse Sale

Lot 52

A RED LACQUER EGG, with a finely painted oval scene of the risen Christ in a gilt border, the reverse with a gilt cross, bible and chalices, by the Lukutine factory, 1863-1876, in fitted case

Price realised

GBP 1,100

Estimate

GBP 1,200 - GBP 1,600

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A RED LACQUER EGG, with a finely painted oval scene of the risen Christ in a gilt border, the reverse with a gilt cross, bible and chalices, by the Lukutine factory, 1863-1876, in fitted case
2 5/8in. (6.5cm.) high
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