the gadrooned beaker with a minutely painted scene of an officer battling Ottoman soldiers reserved by cisele gilt bands, the reverse with a gilded and silvered monogram, the interior gilded and with swags of blossoms within gilded scrolls, with blue underglaze factory mark

the detailed hand painted scene in excellent condition; some wear to gilding throughout and the silvering oxidized, interior of the beaker with additional wear to gilding, some crazing to gilding at base
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.