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A Russian Gilded Silver and Shaded Enamel Three-Handled Cup, Moscow, circa 1900
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- undoubtedly by Feodor Rückert, although apparently unmarked; struck with later Soviet control marks
- Gilded silver, enamel
- Height 4 in.
- 10.2 cm
of baluster shape, the lower body with lobed cartouches depicting swimming swans and brightly colored stylized flowers and foliage against light green, pale blue, pink, green, and Chinese red, all with applied cable borders, the upper portion with sprays of brightly colored foliage springing from fanciful tulips, all against a cream ground, the base enameled purple between gilded silver filigree scrolls, the gilt rim with cable border, the shaped handles with conforming decoration, on ring foot, the interior gilded
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, March 10, 1981, lot 332.
Literature
For closely comparable three-handled cups by Rückert, see Christie's, New York, April 18, 2008, lot 93; Sotheby's, New York, April 26, 2006, lot 247; and, Enamels of the World, 1700-2000: The Khalili Collections, London, 2009, no. 256, p. 364.
Condition
some minor enamel losses
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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.