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A Pair of Russian Silver-Mounted Cut Glass Vases, Khlebnikov, Moscow, circa 1910
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Silver, glass
- Height 14 1/2 in.
- 36.8 cm
the tapering glass bodies cut with a series of starburst and diamonds, set with silver mounts in the Neoclassical taste, the scrolling handles formed as acanthus leaves and berried laurel, the necks with swags of flowers and foliage suspended from ribbon-tied knots, engraved with Cyrillic initials I.A.Sh., set on spreading feet
Condition
Some small scratching to silver surfaces
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
An identical pair of vases was given to the popular tenor Nikolai Figner in 1910 to celebrate thirty years in the theater. See B. Ometev and J. Stuart, St. Petersburg: Portrait of an Imperial City, New York, 1990, p. 169.