Two Russian silver cigarette cases
(2)Estimate $1,500 – $2,000
both with scenes in relief, one depicting young lovers embracing on a swing in a woodland surround, cabochon thumbpiece, I>Cyrillic initials GR, Moscow 1908-1917, 84 standard; the other with the face of a bearded bogatyr holding his shield and with his left hand raised to his brow, cabochon thumbpiece, indistinguishable maker's mark, Moscow, 1927 - 1958, 875 standard
(2)
10.6 cm long ; 10.3 cm long
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |