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A Russian Silver Teaset, Carl Gustav Savary, St. Petersburg, 1836
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Length of teapot 7 1/4 in.
- 18.4 cm
compromising a Teapot, a Covered Sugar Bowl, and a Cream Jug, each squat circular body set encircled with ribbed decoration and set on ring feet, the Teapot and Cream Jug with mammoth ivory handles, the interiors gilded
Condition
some minor cracks to mammoth ivory handles
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
Carl Gustav Savary (1792-1851), born in Helsinki, established a workshop in St. Petersburg in 1820. He quickly achieved such success that he became a supplier to the Imperial Court.