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A silver and enamel cigarette case and match case, Moscow, circa 1904
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- width of cigarette case: 10.8cm, 4 1/4 in
each painted with an exotic nymph aux seins nus and wearing a feathered headdress before vine-strewn trees, the cigarette case with green cabochon thumbpiece and with large gold initials applied to the base, each dated 23.IX.1904, Cyrillic maker's mark OIP (Postnikova-Losseva, 1995, no. 2763), 84 standard
Condition
The match case in excellent condition. The enamel of the cigarette case has been lacquered, possibly to conceal restoration, and the lacquer is flaking. Both are nicely painted; the colours are more vibrant than they appear in the catalogue illustration.
"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."