Lot 166
  • 166

A RUSSIAN SILVER PAPER-WEIGHT SHAPED AS A LYING BEAR, SAINT-PETERSBURG, 1889, MAKER'S MARK POSSIBLY THAT OF VASSILY KANGIN, ASSAY-MASTER N.E |

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description

  • Long. 35 cm ; 13 4/5 in.
after the 1872 model by Lieberich, on a rectangular base engraved with the cypher DI, on a mahogany core

Provenance

Georges Renand, Paris
Edouard & Jeannine Chapet, Paris (by descent)

Condition

In overall very good condition with minor dents and scratches to the base consistent with age and handling. The silver base is applied on a wooden core. The bear is in overall very good condition. Very legible marks beneath one paw and on the border of the base.
"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.
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