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A Russian Gilded Silver and Shaded Enamel Tea Caddy, Feodor Rückert, Moscow, circa 1900
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- with scratched inventory number 9549
- Gilded silver, enamel, cork
- Height 5 in.
- 12.7 cm
rectangular bombé body enameled on two sides with dragons set among stylized, scrolling flowers above a row of lobed cartouches outlined with applied gilded cables, the opposite sides and top with colorful, stylized foliage against blue, peach, and light green grounds, with slip-on lid and cork-lined inner stopper
Literature
For a closely comparable tea caddy by Rückert, see Sotheby's, New York, April 16, 2008, lot 417.
Condition
some minor losses to enamel on lid and on shoulders and corners of caddy; otherwise in good overall condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.