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Lot 324

A Russian 14-Karat Gold, Enamel, Diamond and Paste Mounted Jade Kovsh

Lot 324

A Russian 14-Karat Gold, Enamel, Diamond and Paste Mounted Jade Kovsh

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Estimate$1,500 – $2,500

Status

Closed

A Russian 14-Karat Gold, Enamel, Diamond and Paste Mounted Jade Kovsh

20th Century

having an applied cypher to the handle and an applied crest to the body, together with a cup having an applied crest to the body; 2 items total.
each marked with spurious Fabergé marks and '56' standard on underside of handle
Height of kovsh 2 3/4 x width 7 inches.

Property from the Collection of Abby Thomas, Bristol, Indiana

Each in its own wood case. The kovsh in good and stable condition overall, not lacking any gemstones. With a patch of residual adhesive from an old sticker to the underside of the bowl. Some surface residue to the sides of the bowl, and light surface scratches to the underside of the handle from mild use. The additional cup similarly lacking significant condition issues, with all gemstones intact and minor surface wear to the underside of the handle. Additional images available upon request.

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Corbin Horn

Vice President, Head of Department, European Furniture & Decorative Arts

corbinhorn@freemansauction.com 312.334.4214

Mr. Horn joined the firm in 2009 and has directed numerous sales of important collections, including those of Lilly Pulitzer, Lord Anthony and Lady Jacobs, Lars Bolander, Casa de Sueños in Miami Beach, and Villa Massei in Lucca, Italy. He has also achieved record results for consignments from prominent institutions, including the Toledo Museum of Art, the High Museum of Art, the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Minnesota Historical Society. Mr. Horn is a member of the Antiquarian Society of the Art Institute of Chicago and is an alumnus of the Attingham Trust.

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European Furniture & Decorative Arts

A Russian 14-Karat Gold, Enamel, Diamond and Paste Mounted Jade Kovsh

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