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A Russian Gilded Silver and Shaded Enamel Gem-Set Bird-Form Kovsh, Feodor Rückert, Moscow, circa 1900
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- the maker's mark partially obscured by an engraved initial
- Gilded silver, enamel, chrysoprase, moonstone, and other hardstones
- Length 10 3/4 in.
- 27.3 cm
of bird form with a long beak, the body decorated with stylized, finely painted multicolored blooms and foliage against a cream ground and a blue border with square reserves outlined in applied wires, also set with colored hardstones, the head and lower tail decorated with geometric patterns in muted tones with accents of black, the beak and spreading tail with floral forms, the eyes and tail also set with hardstones en cabochon, raised on ring foot
Literature
For a very similar kovsh by Rückert in the Greenfield Collection, see Christie's, New York, October 20, 1988, lot 183.
Condition
overall good condition, some scratches to the interior
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.