MacDougall's Russian Art Auctions 25-27 November 2019

25 November 2019

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405. A Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Cigarette Case with a Gusli Player




4,000–6,000 GBP


MOSCOW, 1908–1917, 84 STANDARD
11 by 7.5 cm.

Rectangular with rounded corners, surface decorated with shaded polychrome exotic foliage depicting fable character playing gusli, mythical women with stylised birch trees and river behind them, border ornament with fish against blue background, with green thumbpiece and gilt interior.


Notes on symbols:
* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
Ω Indicates 20% Import Duty Charge applies.
§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
† Indicates Standard VAT scheme applies, and the rate of 20% VAT will be charged on both hammer price and premium.