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A Pair of Russian Silver-Mounted Cut Glass Decanters, Kirill (Karl) Albrekht, St. Petersburg, circa 1890
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Cut glass, silver
- Height 12 3/8 in.; 31.4 cm
the bulbous decanters cut with a diaper pattern within hatched borders, the mounts beaded and with pierced ornament, the stoppers with mounts with conforming ornament, the spreading feet with plain, raised mounts
Condition
the glass with some cloudiness and abrasions, the mounts about the neck and stoppers somewhat loose and possibly replaced, there is evidence of a possible repair or refitting to the mounts about the neck
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.