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A SILVER AND CUT-GLASS CAVIAR COOLER IN THE FORM OF A LIVE STURGEON, KURLYUKOV, MOSCOW, 1908-1917 |
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
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Description
- length 72cm, 28 1/3 in.
naturalistically chased, the cut-glass center with fitted silver-gilt oval bowl, comprising 12 spoons and 2 partial-gilt caviar servers, each engraved with initial L except for the fitted bowl, 84 standard
Provenance
Gift from Emanuel Nobel
Condition
Very good overall condition. There are minor surface scratches consistent with use and age. Three minor chips on the cut glass. Very minor scratches on the spoons consistent with use and age. Marked under the liner, under the fish base and near the head. The spoons with legible marks on stems. Outstanding piece. Très bon état général. Quelques griffures d’usage. Légers éclats sur trois dents de la partie en verre. Quelques griffures d'usage sur les cuillères. Poinçons sur la doublure, sous l'esturgeon et près de sa tête. Poinçons très lisibles sur les manches. Pièce exceptionnelle.
"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."