Russian Imperial vases reach €520,000

A pair of ornamental blue and gold vases made by the Manufacture Impériale in St Petersburg (c.1825-30) soared to €520,000 (£335,000) at Beaussant-Lefèvre on April 10.

The bronze-mounted vases, 3ft 3in (1m) tall, have matt gold biscuit handles in the form of winged si…

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