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A FABERGÉ SILVER TRAY, ST. PETERSBURG, 1899-1904 |
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- silver, red glass or hardstone
- length 5 in., 12.7 cm
realistically cast and chased as a bear skin, with red cabochon hardstone eyes, struck with Cyrillic initials K.F. and 84 standard
Condition
with crisp detail, especially of the fur and face, some small surface wear consistent with age and 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.
Catalogue Note
For comparative examples, see Christie's Geneva, 14 May 1991, lot 229, Sotheby's Geneva, 17 November 1994, lot 176, and Sotheby's New York, 8 April 2014, lot 57.