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A Russian gilded silver and shaded enamel case, Moscow, 1898-1908
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- gilded silver, enamel, green hardstone (chrysoprase?)
- length 5 1/8 in. (12.7 cm)
rounded rectangular, enameled with stylized swans flanking an abstracted flowerhead among scrolling foliate ornament, all against a stippled gilt ground, with green cabochon thumbpiece, struck with unrecorded Cyrillic maker's mark EPR, 84 standard
Condition
overall very good condition, some small wear to exterior gilding, one edge of the hinge pin exposed, the interior possibly regilded
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 a casket by this maker, see Sotheby's New York, 17 April 2012, lot 247, illustrated