Lot 535
  • 535

A silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel kovsh, Vasili Agafonov, Moscow, 1899-1908

Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver-gilt, cloisonne enamel, stone, glass
  • length: 22.2cm, 8 3/4 in.
painted with shaded polychrome flowers set with stone and glass cabochons on a green ground, the prow with a double-headed eagle on a shaded pink ground, squared handle, 84 standard, Soviet control marks

Provenance

Sotheby's New York, 16 June 1988, lot 394

Sotheby's New York, 8 December 1993, lot 487

Sotheby's New York, 14 June 1999, lot 229

Condition

Excellent 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."