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A silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel kovsh, Dmitri Smirnov, Moscow, 1899-1908
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- silver-gilt, enamel
- length 30cm, 12in.
painted with polychrome shaded flowers and leaf scrolls, the prow with an Imperial eagle, on green grounds, the rim border with rosettes in cream-coloured chevrons, scroll hook handle, 88 standard
Provenance
Sotheby's Geneva, 7 May 1982, lot 3
Sotheby's New York, 12 June 1996, lot 191
Sotheby's New York, 12 June 1996, lot 191
Condition
An area of restoration around the orb of the eagle on the prow and another around one of the petals to the flower centred on one side of the body. Both areas with discoloured lacquer, concealing extent of restorations.
"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."