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A RUSSIAN SILVER BOWL, STEFAN WÄKEVÄ (VÄKEVÄ), ST. PETERSBURG, 1890 |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- diameter 7 1/8 in., 18.1 cm
engraved with a band of leaves above floral swags relieved by a shield with the initial W, raised on ring foot, the interior gilded, struck with maker's marks, 84 standard
Condition
overall good condition; some small wear to gilding and some pinpricks to interior rim; one small, minor dent near base on side of bowl
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
This bowl was almost certainly made for Fabergé; Stefan Väkevä (1833-1910) established his own workshop in 1865; in the late 1870s, he contracted to provide silver exclusively to Gustav Fabergé (1814-1893). Carl Fabergé continued the relationship, working with Väkevä's children until 1917.