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A jewelled silver and enamel cigarette case, Bolin, workmaster Konstantin Linke, Moscow, 1899-1908
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, diamonds, pearls, enamel
- width 10.2cm, 4in.
in Art Nouveau taste, the lid cast and chased with a femme-fleur, her flowing hair issuing water lilies, the blooms set with rose-cut diamonds and pearls with green enamel leaves, the ground enamelled as water, pearl-set thumbpiece, 88 standard
Provenance
Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich and Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna
Sotheby's London, 30 November 2009, lot 67 (£37,250)
Condition
Restoration to blue enamel at upper left and some leaves. One mother-of-pearl flower has been replaced, another re-glued. Very minor surface nicks and scratches from use.
"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."