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A silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel kovsh, Feodor Rückert, Moscow, circa 1903
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- silver-gilt and cloisonne enamel
- length: 15.2cm, 6in.
with formalised foliage in shaded polychrome enamels and raised beads on a pale green ground, the border applied with hardstone cabochons on an olive ground, the base with engraved inscription: 'Henry Hugh Hanna/ Anna Sharpe Hanna/ Souvenir of their visit/ to St Petersburg Russia/ 1903', 88 standard
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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Henry Hanna (1848-1920) visited Russia in January 1903 as a member of the American Commission on International Exchange. A tea glass holder also purchased on this trip sold, Christie's South Kensington, 23 February 2010, lot 313.