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A jewelled silver and enamel pictorial cigarette case, Petr Milyukov, Moscow, 1908-1913
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Silver, enamel, diamonds, ruby, emerald
- width: 12.2cm, 4 3/4 in.
the lid painted en plein with a traditionally dressed Ukrainian girl in a millet field, the border repoussé with a profile of a boyarina set with a ruby, emerald and diamonds, millet heads, sickle, haystacks and birds, the base applied with gold initials, Roman numeral XXV, and date 21 June 1913 in Russian, cabochon garnet thumbpiece, the gilt interior engraved with signatures, 84 standard
Condition
In very good overall condition.
"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."