Two Russian Enameled Silver Kovshi
Sale 1017 - European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Lots 1-238
Apr 20, 2022
10:00AM CT
Lots 239-434
Apr 21, 2022
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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$2,250
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Lot Description
Two Russian Enameled Silver Kovshi
One Example With Mark of Gustav Klingert, Moscow, 1892; The Other Maker's Mark Obscured
one example with a footed base.
each marked with '84' standard on the underside
Height of taller example 2 1/8 x width 4 3/4 inches.
each marked with '84' standard on the underside
Height of taller example 2 1/8 x width 4 3/4 inches.
Property from the Estate of Jules and Gwen Knapp, Glencoe, Illinois
Provenance:
(One example) Purchased from Antiques by Lillian, Leawood, Kansas, 1985
(Other example) Purchased from R.D. Goodman Antiques, 1985
Condition Report
The example with Latin letter 'GK' stamp with fluorescent areas near tips of foliate elements on body. Other example appears in good condition. Additional images available upon request.
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