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A Russian Translucent Enamel Vanity Case with Jewelled Varicolored Gold Mounts, Third Artel, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- gilded silver, gold, enamel, rubies
- Length 4 1/4 in.; 11cm
rectangular with three compartments, the surface enamelled in translucent pink over moiré engine-turning, the lids applied with three-color gold floral festoons tied with ruby-set ribbons within two-color gold laurel bands, the interior containing two original gold implements, diamond-set thumbpieces, in original fitted case, 56 and 88 standards
Condition
lovely and in very good condition; with some small areas of repair
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.