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A Fine and Rare Gilded Silver and Pictorial Enamel Desk Set, Feodor Rückert, Moscow, circa 1900
Estimate
175,000 - 225,000 USD
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Description
with the scratched inventory numbers 690 and 691, the blotter and pen apparently unmarked
- Gilded silver, enamel, paper, wood, brass
- Length of Tray 13 1/2 in.
- 34.2 cm
comprising a Letter Rack, a Blotter, and an Inkstand fitted with an Inkwell and two small Boxes -- one for stamps and the other containing a stamp moistener -- the superstructure of the stand holding a Paper Knife with silver blade, and a Pen; the Letter Rack finely enameled with two richly dressed and well armed medieval guards before a wooden door flanked by heavy, colorfully enameled columns, the Inkwell with conforming decoration and enameled on the front with a portrait bust of a beautiful young boyarina (decorative cover lacking), the Stamp Box enameled with images of five and seven kopek stamps en plein, the shaped Inkstand enameled with a winged dragon amongst brightly colored floral and geometric ornament
Condition
some small enamel loss and the decorative cover of the inkwell wanting
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
Rückert's workshop produced a small number of these beautifully enameled desk sets, each with slightly different decoration and a complete pictorial set including a letter rack appears only very rarely on the market. For other examples, see Sotheby's, New York, April 26, 2006, lot 272 and Sotheby's, New York, December 15, 1989, lot 345.