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A Fabergé carved hardstone bowl with gem-set silver mounts, workmaster Anders (Antti) Nevalainen, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- nephrite, silver, garnets
- width over handles 5 3/4 in. (14.7 cm)
the baluster-shaped bowl finely carved of nephrite, raised on ring foot chased with leaf tips, the shaped handles applied with decorative cable ornament and centered with cabochon garnets, struck with workmaster's initials, 88 standard
Provenance
Acquired by the current owner's grandparents in Europe in the 1940s
Condition
overall good condition; some wear and scratching to silver mounts consistent with age
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.