895 - [RUSSKO-FRANTSUZSKAYA DRUZHBA] [RUSSIAN-FRENCH FRIENDSHIP]

[RUSSKO-FRANTSUZSKAYA DRUZHBA] [RUSSIAN-FRENCH FRIENDSHIP] PODNOSNAYA TSEL’NOKOZHANAYA PAPKA S FOTOGRAFIYAMI [LARGE FULL-LEATHER PRESENTATION FOLDER WITH PHOTOGRAPHS]. [RUSSIA, 1890S] Folder size 47 x 33 cm. Contains 8 photographs (gelatin silver prints) on mounts. Without explanatory text. Large brown leather folder, the upper board with the arms of the Russian Empire stamped in gilt and a fine geometric border along the edge. Composite moiré endpapers, gilt-tooled ornamental doublures. All edges gilt. The photographs show a jasper vase from various angles, as well as its elements: the bronze handles, the arms of Paris, the double-headed eagle, and the arms of Kronstadt and Toulon. The vase is in the Paris City Hall and is 292 cm high. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.