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A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel lady's barrel form cigarette case, Moscow, 1886
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- silver-gilt, enamel
- width 3 3/4 in.
- 9.5 cm
with geometric and foliate ornament on a stippled gilt ground with turquoise beaded borders, struck with initials VT (Cyrillic) or BT (Latin) of an unrecorded master, 84 standard
Provenance
Christie's New York, April 29, 1986, lot 415 (Property from the Estate of Thomas J. Kelley)
Condition
small chip to blue enamel circle on center top, otherwise good condition
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.