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A Russian gem-set gilded silver, shaded enamel and cloisonné cake basket, Yakov Borisov, Moscow, 1898-1903
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- gilded silver, enamel, garnets
- diameter of base 5 1/8 in. (13 cm)
the bombé-sided bowl decorated with polychrome stylized tulips on pastel grounds within arched-shaped cartouches reserved against a green ground with scrolling filigree wires, the bowl raised on four arched feet, each centered with a cabochon garnet, the base with engraved inscription: Henry Hugh Hanna and/ Anna Sharpe Hanna/ Souvenir of their visit/ to St. Petersburg Russia/ 1903, 84 standard
Condition
overall very good condition, bright and crisp, 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
Henry Hanna (1848-1920), an industrialist and important advocate of the adoption of the gold standard, visited Russia in January 1903 as a member of the American Commission on International Exchange. A kovsh also purchased on this trip sold at Sotheby's London, 9 June 2010, lot 546 and a tea glass holder from this trip sold at Christie's South Kensington, 23 February 2010, lot 313.