English and European Ceramics and Glass - 18th October 2017
Lot 1468
Six Russian porcelain eggs 19th/20th century
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £750
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Description
Six Russian porcelain eggs 19th/20th century, of varying sizes and religious subject matter, variously decorated with panels containing Christ and other saints or cardinals, reserved within gilt borders on coloured grounds, the largest inscribed 'XB' to the reverse, two with gilt stars, 9.5cm max. (6)
Provenance: from the collection of Dr Venetia Newall.