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ensemble de cinq cachets en pierre dure et montures en vermeil, probablement realises pour le comte Alexander Basilewski, Paris, vers 1870
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- ensemble de cinq cachets en pierre dure et montures en vermeil, probablement realises pour le comte Alexander Basilewski, Paris, vers 1870
- gold, hardstone, leather case
- Haut. du cachet en quartz 7,2 cm ; 2 7/8 in
le premier à facettes, en quartz fumé, gravé des armoiries des comtes Basilewski, deux autres aux manches en jaspe sanguin ou lapis lazuli, les matrices gravées de son chiffre ou blason, et deux cachets-breloques, aux matrices en calcédoine blanche gravées de monogrammes en alphabet cyrillique et latin, dans l'étui d'origine en cuir marron avec une plaque de cuivre gravée en cyrillique: Basilewski, et estampée Girardet
the first desk seal of faceted smoky quartz, engraved with the Basilewski coat of arms, two with bloodstone or lapis lazuli handles and matrices engraved with cipher and shield, knotted silver-gilt mounts and two matching fob seals with matching mounts and white chalcedony matrices engraved with cyrillic and roman monograms, in original fitted brown leather case, stamped: Girardet
the first desk seal of faceted smoky quartz, engraved with the Basilewski coat of arms, two with bloodstone or lapis lazuli handles and matrices engraved with cipher and shield, knotted silver-gilt mounts and two matching fob seals with matching mounts and white chalcedony matrices engraved with cyrillic and roman monograms, in original fitted brown leather case, stamped: Girardet
Condition
Generally good order; slight wear to case; silver has been regilt.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Le diplomate russe, Alexander Petrovich Basilewsky (1829-1899), vécut et travailla à Paris, où il constitua une collection extraordinaire d'objets médiévaux, présentée lors de l'Exposition Universelle de 1878, ce qui provoqua une grande ire. En 1884, Basilewsky décida de mettre toute sa collection aux enchères, mais la veille de la vente, sur recommendation de secrétaire d'Etat Alexander Polovstsev, Alexandre III acheta l'intégralité pour 6.000.000 francs. Elle constitue désormais le noyau dur du musée de l'Hermitage
The Russian diplomat, Alexander Petrovich Basilewsky (1829-1899), lived and worked in Paris, where he was able to form an extraordinary collection of medieval works of art which caused a great stir when put on display at the Exposition Universelle of 1878. In 1884 Basilewsky decided to put the collection up for sale but on the eve of the auction, on the advice of State Secretary Alexander Polovstsev, Alexander III unexpectedly purchased the whole collection for 6.000.000 francs. It now forms the core of the Hermitage Museum's medieval collections.
The Russian diplomat, Alexander Petrovich Basilewsky (1829-1899), lived and worked in Paris, where he was able to form an extraordinary collection of medieval works of art which caused a great stir when put on display at the Exposition Universelle of 1878. In 1884 Basilewsky decided to put the collection up for sale but on the eve of the auction, on the advice of State Secretary Alexander Polovstsev, Alexander III unexpectedly purchased the whole collection for 6.000.000 francs. It now forms the core of the Hermitage Museum's medieval collections.