17th Oct, 2017 10:00 EDT
Silver & Russian Works of Art
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A Russian silver-gilt and plique-à-jour enamel cigarette case
Pavel Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1882-1899
Of square form, the front centering a Latin monogram "NS" beneath a noble coronet surrounded by scrolling foliate motifs in plique-à-jour enamel, the rear similarly enameled, all on a pounced gold ground, the sides in turquoise white, green, red, and blue cloisonné enamel.
H: 3 1/2 in.
Sold for $2,125
Estimated at $2,000 - $4,000
Of square form, the front centering a Latin monogram "NS" beneath a noble coronet surrounded by scrolling foliate motifs in plique-à-jour enamel, the rear similarly enameled, all on a pounced gold ground, the sides in turquoise white, green, red, and blue cloisonné enamel.
