Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons
LIVE AUCTION BEGINS:26 Nov 2019
Lot 402
PROPERTY OF AN AMERICAN COLLECTOR
A silver-gilt cloisonné and pictorial enamel box, Feodor Rückert, Moscow, 1908-1917
Estimate: 10,000 - 15,000 GBP
Description
Property of a private German collector
the cover painted en plein with flirtatious a scene probably after Sergei Solomko, struck under base and cover with workmaster's initials and 88 standard
width 7.8cm, 3⅛in.
Condition Report
Overall in very good condition. With a small enamel flake (approx. 2mm wide) at the top left border on the cover, with a few further scattered surface abrasions to enamel at high points and corners of base, the largest measuring approx. 2mm.
With light surface scratches and wear consistent with age.