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Lot 205: A Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Kovsh

Est: £15,000 GBP - £20,000 GBPSold:
Christie'sLondon, United KingdomNovember 29, 2010

Item Overview

Description

A Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Kovsh
Marked K. Fabergé with the Imperial warrant, overstriking the mark of Feodor Rückert, Moscow, 1908-1917, scratched inventory number 27260
Of traditional form, on oval foot with raised prow, the hook handle formed as a stylised animal's head, enamelled throughout with geometric motifs in shades of blue, rose, orange and green on black and dark grey grounds, the base with Russian inscription 'K. Fabergé Kiev', marked under base and on handle
3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) long

Artist or Maker

Notes

VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium
The engraving K. Fabergé Kiev indicates that the kovsh was retailed by the Kiev branch of the firm, which existed for a short period from 1905 to 1910. Fabergé objects related to the Kiev branch are very rare.

Auction Details

Russian Art

by
Christie's
November 29, 2010, 12:00 AM GMT

8 King Street, St. James's, London, LDN, SW1Y 6QT, UK