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A Russian Wine Glass from the Service for Russian Tercentenary, Imperial Glassworks, St. Petersburg, circa 1913
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- glass, enamel colors
- Height 7 1/2 in.; 19 cm
the faceted bowl engraved and gilded with the Imperial monogram of Nicholas II and Alexandra Fedorovna opposite the double-headed Imperial eagle, apparently unmarked
Condition
some small rubbing to gilding
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
The offered lot is part of a large service of 1,050 pieces commissioned from the Imperial Glassworks for the celebrations of the Romanov Tercentenary in 1913. Marks on some pieces from the service show that it continued to be made as late as 1916. On this service, see K. Kettering, Russian Glass at Hillwood, Washington, DC, 2001, pp. 80-82.