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A cut glass inkwell with silver and enamel mount, Lorié, workmaster Yegor Cheryatov, Moscow, 1908-1917
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- glass, silver, enamel
- height: 19.2cm, 7 5/8 in.
the square base with incurved sides, the dome lid cast and chased with lobes of Slavic motifs and set with pink quartz and bloodstone cabochons, the front painted with the Imperial eagle in opaque polychrome enamels, gilt interior, 84 standard
Condition
Good condition. There is an area of white within the rust-coloured lobe at left which appears to be a firing flaw, not a loss. Scattered small chips to the glass as expected. The gilt interior with scratched area near the hinge.
"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."