19th century, Modern, Post-War, Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Wine
Online-Only Auction, 29 June - 6 July 2020
The Eye of the Collector
Lot Estimate
ZAR 2 000 - 2 500
About this Item
A lacquered papier-mâché box, Russia, 20th century
oval, painted with the Fontanka River Embankment in St Petersburg, a ship and two rowing boats, the Egyptian Bridge sphinx statue and column in the foreground, against a mother-of-pearl ground with gilt highlights, enclosed by a gilt frame, with Cyrillic inscriptions, hinge broken, 2cm high, 12cm wide, 9cm deep
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