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A silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel cockerel-form kovsh, Feodor Rückert, Moscow, 1899-1908
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver-gilt, enamel
- length 16cm, 6 3/8 in.
the oval bowl painted with roundels of shaded stylised flowers within leafy stems on a cream ground, the border of translucent red ovals within cloison scrolls on green grounds, the head with translucent green eyes forming the prow, shaped scroll handle, 91 standard, scratched inventory number 1865
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 9 June 1997, lot 255
Condition
Very good condition. The gilding worn, to the silver on the underside of the handle and around the foot of the base. The black enamel of the beak and green enamel of the eye on the left side of the figure's head covered with lacquer, presumably covering restoration or supporting cracking, One leaf on the right hand side of the panel with similar lacquer, and one red dot with a small patch of lacquer.
"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."