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A Russian gilded silver and guilloché enamel photograph frame, Andrei Gurianov, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- gilded silver, enamel, ivorine (celluloid) back
- height 3 in., 7.5 cm
square with insets, the face enameled translucent strawberry red over a wavy guilloché ground, with leaf tip border, the face applied with ribbon-tied floral wreaths at the four corners, the circular aperture with beaded bezel, with ivorine back and shaped strut, 88 standard
Condition
overall good condition, the ivorine back lacking 2 screws and slightly loose
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.