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AN UNUSUAL RUSSIAN GILDED SILVER AND TRANSPARENT ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE, ST. PETERSBURG, 1899-1904 |
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- gilded silver, enamel
- length 3 3/4 in., 9.7 cm
rounded rectangular, the surfaces chased in imitation of a sumptuous textile such as a gold or silver embroidered velvet, each of the arches minutely chased in imitation of couch stitch, the reserved areas enameled in bright transparent yellow over a stippled ground, with cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, struck S.D or G.D (Cyrillic) of an unidentified master, 88 standard
Condition
unusual and attractive, the fittings tight, with scattered areas of loss and repair visible under black light
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.