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The Battle of Chesma: A rare silver-gilt commemorative platter, Moscow, 1779
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- width 41.8cm, 16 1/2 in.
repoussé with an armada of ships at sea, the border with Tritons, dolphins, rocaille scrolls and a lower central cartouche engraved with the Imperial eagle, the underside of the rim engraved in Russian 'Maritime battle between the fleet of Her Imperial Highness Catherine II of Russia under the lead of General Count Orloff and the Ottomans', struck with unidentified maker's mark Ye.K (Postnikova-Loseva no. 2444), assay master Andrei Andreev, alderman Aleksei Kosrev
Condition
Very good condition, probably re-gilt. The rim slightly undulating.
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"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
The naval Battle of Chesma between the Russian and Turkish fleets took place on 5-7 July 1770 off the Anatolian coast during the Russo-Turkish War of 1768–1774. It was a major victory for the Russians, their first of many against the Ottomans, and allowed them to control the Aegean Sea for five years. Catherine the Great commissioned four monuments to commemorate the victory.