Lot 349
- 349
A parcel-gilt silver and niello cigar case, Moscow, 1843
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver, gilt, niello
- height: 11.2cm, 4 3/8 in.
of upright rounded rectangular form, the front decorated with Falconet's monument to Peter the Great, the reverse with the Arch of the General Staff and the Alexander Column, on stippled gilt grounds within rocaille scrolls, the lid, base and sides with military panoplies, struck with maker's mark NT or NG (Cyrillic; possibly Postnikova-Losseva no. 2717), 84 standard, Belgian import mark for 1831-1868
Provenance
Sotheby's Zurich, 16 November 1977, lot 307
Condition
Excellent condition, well made and handsome. Far less wear than one usually sees with similar objects of this date.
"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."