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A Russian lacquer box with ivory profile bust of Catherine the Great, mid 19th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- the inside cover painted with Cyrillic signature
- bronze, walrus tusk, tortoiseshell
- diameter 3 3/4 in.
- 9.5 cm
the slip-on cover with gold-filled border surrounding a carved ivory profile bust of Catherine the Great within openwork ivory rococo border, all mounted on a tortoiseshell panel backed in gilt foil.
Provenance
Jeremy Ltd., London, 1998
Condition
lacquer crazed inside, otherwise good, ivory very finely carved
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.