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Property from the Collection of Boris Fuchsmann, Germany

A fine silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel casket, Maria Semenova, Moscow, 1908-1917

Auction Closed

November 25, 06:21 PM GMT

Estimate

12,000 - 18,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

rectangular, the lid centred with finely shaded enamel entwining dragons, their scales in graduating hues of green, on a cream ground, further surrounded by bands of scrolling roses and foliage enamelled in rose, violet and green, the sides similarly decorated, hinged latch, struck to reverse with maker's mark, 84 standard, scratched number 1108(C)?


length 9.3 cm; 3 5/8 in.

Christie's Geneva, 15 November 1978, lot 292;

Sotheby’s London, 1 December 2009, lot 553.