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A Russian trompe l'oeil silver caviar pot and two silver and niello beakers, Moscow, 1857-1863
Estimate
1,800 - 2,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- heights: 7.6-9.7cm, 3-3 3/4 in
the pot cast and engraved to simulate birchwood bark forming a lidded barrel, Ivan Egorov, 1863, French import mark; first beaker decorated with views of St. Basil's cathedral and the Moscow Kremlin within formal scrolls, unidentified maker YeYe (Postnikov-Losseva no. 2436), 1857; the second with urban views, illegible maker's mark, 1860, all 84 standard
Provenance
The caviar pot sold, Christie's, London, 5 October 1989, lot 23
Condition
Caviar pot: in overall good condition, marked on cover and foot
Niello beaker 1, maker Postnikov-Losseva: one tiny dent in the middle of the St Basil's Cathedral, another one above the cartouche of the Moscow Kremlin
Niello Beaker 2: 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. 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."