- 515
A silver-gilt paten, Samson Larionov, Moscow, 1732
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- diameter 15cm, 5 7/8 in.
circular, the centre engraved with Christ on the Cross attended by the Mother of God and Saint John the Baptist, the border with prayer to the Resurrection in Old Church Slavonic, assay master Afanasy Ribakov
Provenance
Grand Duke Kirill Vladimirovich of Russia (1876-1938)
Thence by descent
Condition
The silver with minor dents, particularly to the rim, and scratches consistent with age. The niello in 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 further details on this maker, please see I.D. Kostina, Proizvedeniya Moskovskikh Serebryanikov Pervoy Polovinii XVIII Veka, Moscow, 2003, p. 477.