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A Russian Arts and Crafts clock, Abramtsevo, circa 1900
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- copper
- body excluding pendulum: 43.5 by 35cm, 17 by 13 3/4 in.
the body and pendulum of copper, brass and glass, the clock face applied with old Slavonic letters in enamel substituting numerals, with further decoration illustrating scenes from the opera Snegurochka, the German mechanism with gong-striking plated movement with dead beat escapement, distributed by P. Buhré
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 7 October 1998, lot 286
Exhibited
Glasgow International Exhibition, 1901
Condition
The glass is partly broken. The copper and brass case is broken at the upper left corner. There are losses to the enamel to the sun and the moon. Detachable pendulum.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The clock was exhibited at the Glasgow International Exhibition of 1901 (the exhibition label affixed to the interior of the clock), probably as part of the Russian arts and crafts display in the Russian pavilion designed by the architect Shekhtel.