Bidspirit auction | Russian Karl Faberge Style Guilloche

Russian Karl Faberge Style Guilloche Enamel Silver-Gilt Egg Box on Elephant Stand - Keywords: Lavish Egg, Russian, Fabergé Style, Easter Egg, Egg Box, Guilloché Enamel, Silver Gilt, Elephant Stand, Rose Cut Diamonds, Butterflies, Bees, Dragonflies, Kokoshnik 88, Russian Silver, Decorative Arts, 20th Century Summary: Russian Fabergé-style silver-gilt and guilloché enamel egg-form box, raised on a naturalistically modeled elephant-form stand. The circular white enameled base supports the elephant, whose eyes are set with red cabochons and which is joined to the egg by a flower-form appliqué. The hinged egg opens at the lower third and is entirely enameled in vibrant turquoise blue over a wavy guilloché ground. The body is richly ornamented with applied butterflies, bees, and dragonflies accented with rose-cut diamonds. A gilt crown surmounted by a pinecone-form finial completes the lid. Marks: Kokoshnik 88 silver standard mark. Weight: Approximately 330 grams. Measurement: 5 x 2 1/4 in. (12.7 x 5.7 cm.) approx Condition: Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot's description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale. All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use. Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA's should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions. Accordingly, works are sold as ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work's art-historical significance.