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A fine and impressive silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel kovsh, Nikolai Alexeev, Moscow, 1901
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver, enamel
- length: 36cm, 14 1/8 in.
the wide oval bowl cast with lobes decorated with shaded polychrome flowers on blue and cream grounds flanking an Imperial eagle at each side, within further foliage on stippled grounds, the elaborate scroll handle engraved in Russian 'from F. V. Tatarnikov', the interior base engraved with Roman numeral LX, Cyrillic initials VK, and dates 1841-1901, 88 standard
Condition
There is a small area of damage to the enamel to the scrolling foliage to the left of the handle, otherwise a very fine piece in good overall 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."