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A Fabergé jeweled gold, gilded silver and guilloché enamel vanity case, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- gilded silver, gold, enamel, diamonds
- length 4 1/8 in. (11 cm)
rectangular with rounded corners, in two sections, the surface enameled in translucent royal blue over engine-turned swags, the cover set with the diamond-set name Ganna, the underside with the diamond-set monogram WNK within a circular frame, the interior fitted with mirror and three compartments, diamond-set thumbpieces, struck with workmaster's initials, Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard
Condition
with areas of reenameling on the sides (visible under UV light), the underside repolished to remove scratches, the interior mirror replaced
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.