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A Fabergé varicolor gold and enamel mounted carved hardstone scent bottle, workmaster Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, 1898-1903
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- smoky quartz, gold, enamel, cork
- height 1 3/4 in., 4.5 cm
the ovoid spiral-fluted smoky quartz body mounted with a fluted, domed varicolor gold hinged cover with a collar of laurel in white champlevé, complete with gold-mounted stopper, struck with workmaster's initials and 56 standard
Condition
stopper and lid fit well; the lid with some small scratches visible under magnification and consistent with use
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.