Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks - 10th January 2018

Lot 268

Three late 19th century Russian papier-mâché  Easter eggs

Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £550

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Description

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.