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Two Imperial Russian silver caskets from The Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna Service, Carl Tegelsten, retailed by Nicholls & Plincke, St Petersburg, 1839
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- width 24.1cm, 9 1/2 in.
- weight 2954g, 95oz.
both of shaped oval form with bombé sides, the double paw feet below fluted pilasters within lion masks and panoplies of arms, the front and back aprons with the crowned cypher of Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna and the Imperial Eagle, the hinged lids within lambrequin borders, gilt interiors, 84 standard, the base of the first scratched N 1/ 3 62 ½, the base of the second scratched N 2/ 3 78
Provenance
Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna of Russia (1819-1876)
F. E. Gorevic & Son, New York
The Van Cliburn Collection, sold, Christie's New York, 17 May 2012, lot 22
Condition
Excellent condition and impressive. The cast and chased elements remain crisp. Clear marks. Good weight. Some light surface scratches to the gilded interior of one casket from use or improper cleaning. The keys lacking.
"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
The generous dowries ordered by Emperor Nicholas I for his three daughters, all of whom married Germans, included vast quantities of silver, porcelain, glass and furniture. Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna was the eldest and first to wed, becoming the wife of the third Duke of Leuchtenberg in 1839. She was the most artistically minded of the Imperial Family and served as President of the Academy of Arts in St Petersburg.