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A silver-gilt, champlevé enamel and niello cup and cover, Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1874
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Silver-gilt, niello, enamel,
- height 20cm, 7 7/8 in.
the tapering bowl with oval reserves niello'd with views of the Moscow Kremlin and St Basil's Cathedral, flanked by strapwork and scrolls on blue ground within dotted red geometric borders, knopped stem, the spreading circular foot with alternating translucent red and opaque while lobes, the rim inscribed in Russian 'Drink daringly and life will be merrier' on a white ground, the lid with chevron and strapwork patterns, lantern finial, the interior of the lid engraved in Russian 'To dear dad from heart loving Nina and Georgij', 91 standard
Condition
Excellent condition with a shallow surface abrasion to the white enamel at the drinking inscription.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."