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A jewelled and enamelled silver cigarette case, Bolin, workmaster Konstantin Linke, Moscow, 1899-1908
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver, enamel, diamond, pearl
- width: 9.2cm, 3 5/8 in.
in Art Nouveau taste, the lid decorated with a stylised water plant, the blister pearl petal above rose-cut diamond-set sepals, translucent green enamel and diamond-set leaves, issuing two further pearl-set and purple enamel blooms, the ground with yellow champlevé enamel curves, pearl-set thumbpiece, gilt interior, struck with workmaster's initials and Bolin, 88 standard, post-1958 Soviet control marks
Provenance
The Manolo March Collection, sold, Christie's London, 28-29 October 2009, lot 437
Christie's New York, 23 October 2000, lot 16
Condition
Excellent condition. There is a loss to one thin yellow enamel line, approx. 1cm long.
"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."