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A LARGE SILVER-GILT AND PLIQUE-À-JOUR ENAMEL BEAKER, OVCHINNIKOV, MOSCOW, CIRCA 1895 |
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- height 13cm, 5 1/8 in.
of tapering cylindrical form, the body decorated with panels depicting flower heads and foliage against a blue ground within white beaded borders, between scenes of brightly coloured tropical birds, pheasants, firebirds, and a man dressed in yellow robes, with twisted cable rims, on a domed circular foot with a brightly coloured band within beaded borders, inscribed on the underside “Made by P. Ovchinnikov and Sons”, otherwise unmarked
Condition
In excellent condition with only minor areas of restoration; some of the cloisons with cracks.
"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."