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A Russian Coconut Cup and Cover Mounted in Gilded Silver and Niello, circa 1800
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- the niello plaque with the Cyrillic monogram NKM, the foot marked (rubbed) possibly for Nizhnyi Novgorod
- Height 7 3/4 in.
- 19.7 cm
the body applied with later ivorine plaques depicting Catherine II, Paul I, and Falconet's Monument to Peter I, the body and cover with silver-gilt liners, raised on a square foot
Provenance
A la Vieille Russie, New York
Condition
small crack to the coconut shell and some some small cracks to the applied plaques; otherwise in overall 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.