* * A Russian lacquer ‘Old Believers’ Easter egg, c.1860-80, finely painted with the resurrection of

* * A Russian lacquer ‘Old Believers’ Easter egg, c.1860-80, finely painted with the resurrection of Christ, the reverse with saint Vladimir, holding a globe, with rich gilt borders on a red ground, inscribed to the interior, 16cm high Provenance- bought from the Winter Palace, Kensington Church Street, 26 July 1988. Please note this lot attracts an additional import tax of 5% on the hammer price ***CONDITION REPORT*** Collection inventory number 38. Some fine craqueleur and haziness to the varnish in places, some loss to the gilding on the interior at the top possibly where the makers mark once was. PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.