17th Oct, 2017 10:00 EDT
Silver & Russian Works of Art
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An enameled gold and hardstone flower arrangement of a prunus flower
German, likely Idar-Oberstein, 20th century
In the manner of a Japanese ikebana, the prunus spray enamelled en plein in matte enamel over gold, the flower in a bowenite cylinder vase on a square footed plinth.
H: 7 1/4 in.
Sold for $3,250
Estimated at $2,000 - $3,000
In the manner of a Japanese ikebana, the prunus spray enamelled en plein in matte enamel over gold, the flower in a bowenite cylinder vase on a square footed plinth.
The composition recalling several famous Faberge models, including ikebana style pieces from the collections of HM Queen Alexandra and Lady Sackville (cf. Swezey, M., Faberge Flowers, New York: Harry N. Abrams, 2004)
