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A rare Fabergé enamel fan with jewelled two-colour gold mounts, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St Petersburg, 1903
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Gold, enamel, mother of pearl, silk, diamonds
- length including loop: 17.7cm, 7in.
the front guard of translucent pink enamel over moiré engine-turning applied with a rose-cut diamond-set flower trail hung from a laurel festoon, the back guard and sticks of mother-of-pearl with piqué pellets, the silk leaf painted with pink roses within gold paillon borders, the loop of chased leaves, the hinge terminals set with diamonds, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 56 standard, scratched inventory numbers 9368 (crossed out) and 9369, in original Fabergé fitted wood case
Provenance
Sotheby's Geneva, 18-19 November 1996, lot 416
Condition
Excellent condition, with some minor fraying of the fabric leaf. The back guard with a small number of piqué pellets lacking.
"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."