Lot 141
- 141
A Russian carved coconut covered cup and ladle, possibly 19th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Silver, leather, coconut
- height of cup 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); length of ladle 9 in. (22.9 cm)
the cup set with gilded silver filigree mounts, the slip on cover with a pointed top, set on a spreading foot; the interior of the ladle carved with the Imperial double-headed eagle surrounded by scrolling decoration, the exterior carved with a portrait of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, with silver mounts and handle, both in fitted leather-bound cases
Condition
with some cracking to coconuts and loose mounts
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
For a similar mounted coconut cup once in the collection of Count Alexander Musin-Pushkin, see Russian Enamels: Kievan Rus to Fabergé, The Walters Art Gallery, 1996, pp. 30-31.