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A Russian Silver-Mounted Mirror, Robert Colqhuon for Nichols & Plinke, St. Petersburg, circa 1880
Estimate
18,000 - 24,000 USD
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Description
- Silver, glass, wood, brass fitting
- Height 33 1/4 in.; 84.5 cm
the oval frame beaded and with ribbon-tied reeded frame, surmounted by a medallion with laurel wreath and raised on lion paw feet, wood back
Condition
the frame very large and imposing, the back with the top section of the hinge for a strut but with easel strut lacking, the hinge now wired for hanging
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.
Catalogue Note
Robert Colqhoun (or Kokhun, as it was rendered in Russian) was one of the many talented and energetic foreign entrepreneurs in St. Petersburg. Together with Heinrich Plinke, he bought out the firm Nichols & Plinke in 1851 and in 1854, he acquired the workshop and all the models of Carl Johann Tegelsten. Colqhuon's mark appears on a great deal of silver made for the Imperial court and members of the Imperial family and this large and impressive mirror with its symbols of victory and bravery was probably the product of an important commission.