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A large Russian gilded silver and cloisonné enamel kovsh, 11th Moscow Artel, 1908-1917
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- silver, enamel
- length 11 1/8 in., 28.3 cm
the gadrooned body enameled with colorful flowers and foliage on a stippled ground, the curved prow set with a green cabochon hardstone, the shaped handle with conforming decoration, 84 standard
Provenance
Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, 28 and 29 June 1979, lot 344, illustrated.
Condition
some small loss to enamel, particularly at edges of handle and near tip of prow; the kokoshnik head has been cancelled with an X in accordance with laws governing precious metals taken abroad.
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.