拍品 70
- 70
THE NAPOLEONIC WARS: A GROUP OF RUSSIAN SILVER AND NIELLO CASES, MOSCOW |
估價
7,000 - 9,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- silver, niello
- width of largest 3 3/4 in., 9.6 cm
the first with a view of Alexander I and Empress Elizaveta in a carriage, maker's marks obscured, 1820; the second with an allegory of Russia restoring France to glory, unidentified master IO (Cyrillic), 1816; the third with an allegory of Russia's victory, obscured maker's marks, 1819; the fourth with Alexander I and Empress Elizaveta, 1819 and French control marks; the fifth with a view of the monument to Minin and Pozharsky, maker's marks obscured, 1819, all 84 standard (5)
Condition
all with some small wear consistent with age and use; one box with two small dings to edges
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.