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A Russian Ivory Jewel Casket, Northern Russia, 1828
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- bone, foil panels, metal fittings, paper
- 10 1/4 x 6 7/8 in.; 26 x 17.5 cm
of stepped rectangular form raised on four bracket feet, with two separate compartments with hinged covers, the exterior applied with carved, engraved, painted or dyed ivory panels within fretwork grounds, the cover with a finely carved scene of merchants approaching a town and dated 1828
Condition
with discoloration, cracks, and losses consistent with age and use
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
For similar examples in the collection of the Hermitage, see I.N. Ukhanova, Severnorusskaia reznaia kost XVII-XIX vekov, St. Petersburg, 2005, pp. 134-138.