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A Fabergé Silver and Hardstone inkwell, workmaster Julius Rappoport, St Petersburg, circa 1895
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Silver, stone
- width 24cm, 9 1/2 in.
in rococo taste, the base exuberantly cast as an elongated cartouche with raised scroll edges and rocaille wave ends, the front applied with a sprig of leaves, aventurine quartz spherical pot, the lid with swirling gadroon lid, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard
Condition
Generally in very good condition, the stone pot sits slightly unevenly; the stone may be a later replacement; chips to its base rim. Very good weight and nicely cast and chased
"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."