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A group of gold and seed pearl trompe l'oeil brooches, two Fabergé, workmaster Erik Kollin, St Petersburg, circa 1890
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- length of knife: 3.6cm, 1 3/8 in
formed as a knife and spoon, each with workmaster's initials, scratched inventory number 48019, 56 standard; the fork associated, St Petersburg, 1899-1908, 56 standard, in original Fabergé fitted case
Provenance
Sotheby's Geneva, 17 November 1998, lot 366
Literature
Illustrated, G. von Habsburg, Fabergé: Imperial Craftsman and His World, 2000, no. 295, p. 154.
Condition
Very good condition, the spoon with scratches.
"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."