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The Princes Yusupov: A Set of French Flatware, Frédéric Boucheron, Paris, late 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- the handles with the Cyrillic initial "Yu" for Yusupov beneath a princely crown, the initial cut out on the forks and spoons, comprising: twelve Table Forks, six Table Spoons, twelve Table Knives fitted with steel blades, six Condiment Forks, twelve Dessert Spoons, twelve Teaspoons, a pair of Servers (a Fork and Slice), each piece with Russian import marks and 91 standard (one Table Fork with unidentified French maker's mark RL below crown)
- Length of Slice 10 7/8 in.
- 27.6 cm
Provenance
Prince Felix Yusupov, Paris
Simon Beilitz, Paris
Dr. and Mrs. J. Barosin, purchased from the above, 1938
Thence by descent
Condition
overall good condition; some minor bending of several fork tines consistent with age and use
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
The present lot sold with accompanying document from Simon Beilitz (Beliz) confirming his sale of the flatware to the Barosins in 1938. The Riga-born Russian emigré Simon L'vovich Beilitz (1898-1980) settled in Paris in the mid-twenties, where he established a small, but important gallery of Russian art in his apartment. He purchased many imperial Russian treasures from impoverished Russian aristocrats in emigration.