Lot Essay
According to the accompanying letter, the kokoshnik was worn by the great-grandmother of Countess Sophia Tolstaya on her wedding day.
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THE KOKOSHNIK, PROBABLY CENTRAL RUSSIA, BOTH 19TH CENTURY
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AN EMBROIDERED WEDDING KOKOSHNIK AND A SHAWL
THE KOKOSHNIK, PROBABLY CENTRAL RUSSIA, BOTH 19TH CENTURY
The kokoshnik, with an extended rear flap, embroidered with metal thread and embellished with seed-pearl beads and pastes; the shawl embroidered with stylised birds and flowers with metal thread
The kokoshnik, 4 in. (10 cm.) high
Together with three accompanying letters and a paper label.
THE KOKOSHNIK, PROBABLY CENTRAL RUSSIA, BOTH 19TH CENTURY
The kokoshnik, with an extended rear flap, embroidered with metal thread and embellished with seed-pearl beads and pastes; the shawl embroidered with stylised birds and flowers with metal thread
The kokoshnik, 4 in. (10 cm.) high
Together with three accompanying letters and a paper label.
Provenance
A gift from Countess Sophia Tolstaya (1844-1919) to Mr Konrad Birkhaug (label and accompanying correspondence).
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