- 261
A silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel punch service, Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1896
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- silver, enamel
- diameter of the tray 38cm, 15in.
comprising a bratina, six charki, a kovsh-form ladle and a footed tray, all polychrome enamelled with stylised foliage on stippled grounds, the bowl centred with a polished escutcheon flanked by cockerels, the rim cast with raised Russian inscription 'Kind silver bratina, drink from her for health', 84 standard
Condition
Excellent condition. The gilding to the interior of the bowl and the underside of the ladle slightly worn. The enamel in remarkably good order.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
For similar examples, please see Sotheby's New York, 17 April 2012, lot 343, and G. Hill, Fabergé and the Russian Master Goldsmiths, New York, 1989, no. 196, p. 243.