FABULOUS RUSSIAN TILT TOP PAINT DECORATED STAND.

FABULOUS RUSSIAN TILT TOP PAINT DECORATED STAND. Eight sided top has hand painted scene of Russian wedding. Many people crowd dinner table while husband, wife and mother stand at end. A large serving tray with swan is being presented (this represents good luck and a lasting marriage because swans mate for life). Elaborate gilt costumes and tableware. Painting has fine craquelure and appears to be unsigned. The molded edge has gilt decorative edge. Interesting blocked and shaped post ending in four shaped curving legs ending in pad feet. Black paint with gilt decoration. Underneath top, below locking mechanism, is a Russian stamp with five round emblems and Russian words. 19th Century. Painting is after a painting by Makovsky. SIZE: 31” h x 19-1/4” dia. CONDITION: Very good. 9-95802 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1372	$5,290.00	FABULOUS RUSSIAN TILT TOP PAINT DECORATED STAND. Eight sided top has hand painted scene of Russian wedding. Many people crowd dinner table while husband, wife and mother stand at end. A large serving tray with swan is being presented (this represents good luck and a lasting marriage because swans mate for life). Elaborate gilt costumes and tableware. Painting has fine craquelure and appears to be unsigned. The molded edge has gilt decorative edge. Interesting blocked and shaped post ending in four shaped curving legs ending in pad feet. Black paint with gilt decoration. Underneath top, below locking mechanism, is a Russian stamp with five round emblems and Russian words. 19th Century. Painting is after a painting by Makovsky. SIZE: 31” h x 19-1/4” dia. CONDITION: Very good. 9-95802 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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