A silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel tazza, Orest Kurlyukov, Moscow, 1899-1908

the shaped circular bowl moulded and painted with exotic birds perching on a Tree of Life, the base also elaborately painted in shaded polychrome enamels with raised swirling foliage below a blue scale stem, pierced foliate scroll handles, 88 standard

There are scattered enamel losses, most of which have been restored. The underside of the bowl is engraved with signatures in Cyrillic.
"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."

For a similar Kurlyukov tazza, see A. von Soldokoff, Russian Gold and Silver, 1981, pl. 67.