Lot 487
- 487
A silver-gilt and enamel cigarette case, Grachev, St Petersburg, 1904-1908
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Silver, enamel, wood
- width 8.5cm, 3 3/8 in.
rounded rectangular, the lid and base centred with shaped lozenges enamelled in translucent powder blue over textured engine-turning and layered with red and green-coloured gold paillons of ribbon-tied floral swags, the borders of elaborate blue cloisonné enamel foliate scrolls on stippled grounds and green wave scrolls on white grounds, the gilt interior engraved with initials ECS, struck with workmaster's initials EP (Cyrillic), 88 standard, in original wood case
Condition
Excellent condition and a beautifully made object.
"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."