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A Russian varicolor gold-mounted enamel desk set, Andrei Adler, St. Petersburg, 1899-1904
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- gold, enamel
- Length of pen holder 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm)
comprising a pen holder, pencil holder, paper knife, and desk seal (the matrix uncut), all enameled in pale ice blue over wavy engine turning, with varicolor gold leaf tip or spiral reeded mount, 72 standard, contained in later leather case (4)
Condition
Overall good condition, held in attractive blue and gilt leather case, with scattered pinpoint losses to enamel, particularly around mounts at top of seal and at ends of pen and pencil holder
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.