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A Russian Cut Glass Goblet, Imperial Glass Manufactory, St. Petersburg, circa 1814
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- glass, gilding
- Height 7 1/4 in.; 18.4 cm
the cut lead glass goblet with an applied medallion of opaque white glass inscribed with the Imperial monogram of Alexander I and the Cyrillic phrase "In honor of Russian soldiers taking Paris, 19 March 1814" in gilt
Condition
overall good condition, with some small wear to gilding
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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 examples of similar cut-glass pieces celebrating Russian victories during the Napoleonic Wars, see N. Asharina, Russkoe steklo, Moscow, 1998, p. 246, ch. 6, no. 35 and T.A. Malinina, Imperatorskii stekliannyi zavod, 1777-1917, St. Petersburg, 2004, pp. 42-43.