- 43
A Russian gilded silver and transparent enamel miniature tankard, St. Petersburg, 1904-1908
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- silver, enamel
- Height 2 5/8 in. (6.6 cm)
the cylindrical body on three ball feet, enameled translucent red over an engine-turned ground, the front inset with a 1799 coin of Paul I, the hinged domed lid with a coin of Catherine II, both on a red guilloché enamel ground, the ball thumbpiece, three ball feet and interior gilded, struck with Cyrillic initials G.S of an unidentified master, 84 standard
Provenance
Sold Christie's New York, 16 April 2012, lot 44.
Condition
with some scratching to coin surfaces, wear to gilding, and the enamel uneven
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.