Lot 500
- 500
A set of six silver-gilt and enamel demi-tasse cups and saucers with spoons, Feodor Rückert, Moscow, 1908-1917
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Silver, enamel
- height of cups 5.7cm, 2 1/4 in.; diameter of saucers 10.9cm, 4 1/4 in.
each cup painted with translucent enamel over moiré engine-turning, one each of red, white, navy blue, sky blue, pink and yellow, above bands of varied cloisonné enamel foliage on stippled grounds, the rims of plique-à-jour enamel foliate and geometric motifs, scroll handles, the saucers and spoons enamelled to match, 88 standard, the yellow cup and saucer with scratched number 2779C, the cups and spoons with French import marks
Condition
Excellent condition with small areas of successful restoration to three of the spoons.
"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."