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A Russian Silver and Pictorial Enamel Cigar Box, Fedor Lorie, Moscow, circa 1910
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- with Cyrillic maker's mark of unidentified workmaster NT
- silver and enamel
- length 9 3/8 in.
- 23.8 cm
rectangular with beaded and cabled rims, the hinged cover with enamel miniature of the Moscow Kremlin, the silver with repoussé design of grapevines, the cover also engraved with Latin and Cyrillic signatures of five individuals.
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, December 12, 1986, lot 279, illustrated
Condition
overall good condition, enamel plaque slightly recessed on one end
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.
Catalogue Note
Fedor Lorie ran a successful jewelry firm in Moscow which was open from 1871 until 1917. It was located near Karl Fabergé's store, and occasionally fulfilled orders for the rival firm. Lorie's workshop was particularly well known for designs in the Art Nouveau taste incorporating enamel panels. The practice of combining various decorative surfaces and ornamental patterns exemplified the movement in metalwork and created an aesthetic that separated Lorie's firm from competitors.