A Russian gilded silver and shaded enamel bowl, Orest Kurlyukov, Moscow, circa 1895

shaped circular form, enameled with a brightly colored flying dove centered on a bright blue ground filled with multicolored, floral scrolling ornament, surrounded by a band of white beads, the remainder with bright blue ground and brightly colored floral ornament with applied cable borders, raised on three ball feet, 84 standard

slight gap on inner cable border, one white bead in center restored, minimal scratching, white beads around outer rim apparently restored
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.
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