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A Russian Silver and Rhodonite Bowl, St. Petersburg, circa 1890
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- rhodonite, silver, metal armature
- Length 7 7/8 in.; 20 cm
a realistically cast and chased model of a bear cub climbing on to the rhodonite specimen base, struck with Latin master's initials FA, possibly for Fabian Allenius
Condition
excellently colored and figured piece of rhodonite, the bear cub with good detail; the armature supporting the cub with some oxidation
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
Compare with the Bolin example of similarly cut rhodonite mounted with silver water-lilies, illustrated, C. Bolin and P. Bulatov, Bolin in Russia, 2001, no. 161, p. 190.