Description:
Three Decorative Items, late 19th/early 20th century, two Russian, an enameled 1896 Coronation cup, ht. 4; and bronze sleigh ride group attributed to Vassili Grachev, C.F. Woerffel St. Petersburg foundry mark, set on a malachite base, overall lg. 9; and a porcelain oval portrait medallion with depiction of Mademoiselle Lebrun, printed Firenze mark, lg. 3 3/8 in.
The property of Carol J. Ferranti
Estimate $200-300
Cup: Chipping to the enamel along the top rim.
Bronze: Malachite base heavily damaged, particularly to one end.
Portrait medallion: In very good condition throughout.
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Carol J. Ferranti, St. Petersburg, FirenzeStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.