Lot 438
- 438
A Gold and Ceramic Brooch, St Petersburg, 1908-1917
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gold, enamel
- width 4.7cm, 1 7/8 in.
with a rectangular enamelled and foiled polychrome plaque depicting a beauty in a richly decorated costume in a gold bar brooch, with reeded back and scrolling frame, struck with maker's mark AL (Cyrillic), possibly for Alexander Lubavin, 56 standard
Condition
would benefit from a professional cleaning
"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 stil modern subject matter and the innovative use of applied foils suggest that the plaque was made at Stroganoff Institute or one of the other workshops experimenting with ceramics and enamelling in this period.