World Treasures: Important Russian, Asian, European & American Works
November 13th & 14th, 2012


 
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LOT 663
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Lot 663
A VERY FINE GROUP OF FIVE LIMOGES ENAMELED AND GILT BRONZE BOXES, 19TH CENTURY.  Comprising an Orientalist motif with applied jewels on a turquoise ground and a lilies of the valley decorated box with faux opals on cobalt ground, both raised on scrolled gilt bronze feet; an oval footed box with floral medallions and faux seed pearls on pink enameled ground; an emerald green, jeweled and guilloche enameled egg form nessesaire with suspension chain and finger ring; and a rococo style hinged box with silver gilt mounts and classical enameled scenes hallmarked "X." The largest 4.25 inches (11 cm).
Estimate:  $600 - 900   € 462 - 693
Price Realized: $1,440.00

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