Sale 2308
Russian Art
23 April 2010
New York, Rockefeller Plaza
Lot 143
A Silver-Gilt and Cloisonne Enamel Cigarette Case
APPARENTLY NO MAKER'S MARK, PROBABLY FEODOR RUCKERT, MOSCOW, 1896-1908
Estimate $12,000 - $15,000
Lot Description
Rectangular with rounded corners, the hinged cover and base enameled with a scrolling cartouche enclosing a stylized flowerhead in shades of blue and pink and foliate arabesques in shades of green and brown on a gilt ground, within borders of scrolling foliage on a black ground, with cabochon amethyst push-piece, marked in field4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.) long