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A Russian Gilded Silver and Shaded Enamel Teaset, Lyubavin, St. Petersburg, circa 1900
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Gilded silver, enamel, mother of pearl
- Height at top of Handle 4 1/8 in.
- 10.5 cm
comprising a Teapot with hinged Lid, Covered Sugar Bowl with Hinged Lid, Milk Jug, Sugar Tongs, and Tea Strainer, all decorated with brightly-colored scrolling floral and foliate forms within heart-shaped frames in opaque and translucent shades of red, turquoise, purple, navy blue, and green, with borders of white beads, all against a stippled gilt ground
Condition
overall good 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.
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.