26 November 2014 Russian Art Auctions
26 November 2014
* 354. A FABERGÉ SILVER-GILT AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE
MARK OF FABERGÉ IN CYRILLIC BENEATH THE IMPERIAL WARRANT, MAKER’S MARK OF FEODOR RÜCKERT IN CYRILLIC, MOSCOW, 1908–1917, 88 STANDARD, SCRATCHED INVENTORY NUMBER 22323
10.5 by 8.5 cm.
15,000–20,000 GBP
Rounded rectangular form, both sides centered with a flower enamelled in shaded lilac surrounded with stylised floral motifs within a white diamond-shaped reserve, the corners decorated with geometric and floral patterns on olive green ground, with cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, the interior engraved to one side with initials “JJ”, the dedicatory inscription on the interior has been mostly removed.
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.