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A Russian Silver-Gilt Metal and Paste Gem-Set Pectoral Cross Pendant Owned by Rudolf Nureyev
Estimate: $1,000-$2,000
Sold
$4,250
Live Auction
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Location
Chicago
Description
A Russian Silver-Gilt Metal and Paste Gem-Set Pectoral Cross Pendant Owned by Rudolf Nureyev 
Dated 14 October 1805
depicting the green and white Imperial or Orthodox crown.
Height to top of coronet 5 3/8 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from a Private Collection
Condition
Three of the paste gems missing. Some rubbing to gilt finish on christ figure, appears in otherwise good, stable condition. Additional images available upon request. 

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Provenance

Provenance:
Nicholas Lynn, London;
Purchased from the above by Rudolf Nureyev (1938-1993), 1978;
Christie's, New York, The Nureyev Sale, 12 January 1995, Lot 8
Sotheby's Olympia, London, Passion for Fashion, Sale W03834, 27 November 2003, Lot 246