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A Russian gilded silver and shaded enamel tea glass holder, Khlebnikov, Moscow, 1908-1917
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- gilded silver, enamel
- height at handle 4 in. (10 cm)
the body of baluster form with shaped upper border and raised on tapering ring foot, enameled in shaded enamels in celadon, turquoise, mauve, navy, emerald, and peach against a cream ground, the front centered with a cartouche engraved with the initials A McF, the raised handle with conforming ornament, 88 standard
Condition
overall excellent condition, some small wear 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
For a comparable tea glass holder with the initials PMJ, see MacDougall's London, 4 June 2014, lot 584.