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A Fabergé enamel cigarette case, workmaster August Holmström, St Petersburg, 1899 - 1904
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver-gilt, enamel, sapphire
- length 7.8cm, 3 1/8 in.
the surface enamelled in translucent green over banded wavy-engine turning, the ends wrapped with gilt leaf trails on blue enamel grounds, cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 13646
Provenance
Christie's Geneva, 15-16 May 1984, lot 303
Condition
The enamel with areas of restoration to three corners and around the thumbpiece. The hinge very slightly askew and therefore a slight closure gap.
"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."