Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons

Sale: L11113  |  Location: London
Auction Dates: Session 1: Wed, 08 Jun 11 10:00 AM

LOT 439

A RARE SILVER-GILT AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL PICTORIAL PILL BOX, FEODOR RÜCKERT, MOSCOW, 1899-1908


15,000—20,000 GBP

Measurements
diameter: 5.1cm, 2in.

Description
of circular cushion form, the hinged lid painted en plein with a monochrome image of Alexander Pushkin after Kiprensky's 1827 portrait, the base with an exotic bird, the sides with scrolling flowers on an olive green ground, 84 standard