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A Russian Gilded Silver and Enamel Sherbet Cup and Stand, Antip Kuzmichev, Moscow, circa 1900
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Gilded silver, enamel
- Height 7 1/4 in.
- 18.4 cm
the bowl of the sherbet cup with plique-à-jour enamel rim and the interior strawberry red enamel over a wavy guilloché ground, the exterior with scrolling ornament in champlevé enamel, supported by three foliate and beaded arms rising from a hexagonal stem enameled with the coats of arms of Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Novgorod, raised on a tapering stem and domed circular foot decorated with champlevé enamel, the circular stand with plique-á-jour rim and alternating bands of guilloché and champlevé enamel, the outer border with conforming decoration in cloisonné enamel, the design of the rim of the saucer and the edge of the cup incorporating the monogram RRH
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, June 10 and 11, 1981, lot 127.
Condition
overall good condition; some minor scratches to the exterior of the sherbet cup
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.