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A Russian silver presentation figure of Justice, Ovchinnikov, St. Petersburg, 1909
Estimate
16,000 - 24,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- silver, marble
- Height 13 3/4 in. (35 cm)
the blindfolded figure of the goddess Themis holding the scales of justice in one hand and a sword in the other, with one foot treading lightly upon the head of a serpent, the figure set on a red marble plinth applied with dedicatory gilded plaque below the double-headed eagle of the Russian Imperial State Seal, the Roman numerals XXV within laurel wreathes, and a dedicatory silver plaque inscribed "To Deeply Respected Sergei Andreevich Muromstev in Honor of the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of His Service, 1884-1909, in the St. Petersburg Judicial Chambers," set on a stepped, square base, the lowest level being applied with four finely chased plaques with city views, 84 standard
Provenance
Sold Sotheby's New York, 15 April 2008, lot 452
Condition
overall good condition, one of the wires holding the scales of Justice broken
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
Sergei Andreevich Muromtsev (1850-1910) was a leading jurist of the late Imperial period and a founding member of the Constitutional Democratic Party.