Three late 19th century Russian papier-mâché  Easter eggs

Three late 19th century Russian papier-mâché  Easter eggs, comprising a gilt metal mounted example by Lukutin , painted with the Virgin & Child, the base with an Imperial Spread Eagle mark, together with a smaller Lukutin example, painted with the Angel Gabriel and flowers, in two halves and another egg painted with a bishop and the Kremlin, in two halves, 10.7cm high (max). (2)

Provenance: From the collection of Dr Venetia Newall.