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A silver-gilt and plique-à-jour enamel beaker, Ovchinnikov, Moscow, circa 1890
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver-gilt, enamel
- height 13.2cm, 5 1/4 in.
of tapering cylindrical form, the sides enamelled with panels of stylised flowers, exotic birds, and a figure holding a hammer and a horn, the base rim engraved in Russian 'work of P.Ovchinnikov sons', otherwise apparently unmarked
Provenance
Sotheby's Zurich, 11 November 1977, lot 437
Sotheby's New York, 14-15 December 1984, lot 485
Sotheby's New York, 1 December 1998, lot 228
The Chen Collection, sold, Lyon & Turnbull London, 23 November 2008, lot 81
Sotheby's New York, 14-15 December 1984, lot 485
Sotheby's New York, 1 December 1998, lot 228
The Chen Collection, sold, Lyon & Turnbull London, 23 November 2008, lot 81
Literature
Illustrated, A. von Solodkoff, Russian Gold and Silver, 1981, pl. 62.
Condition
Very good condition. A repaired crack with associated restoration running through four cloisons in the bottom right corner of the decorative panel to the figure of that containing the human figure. The upper rim very slightly misshapen.
"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."