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A Fabergé silver and enamel cigarette case, Moscow, 1899-1908
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, gold, enamel,
- height 9.2cm, 3 5/8 in.
in Japanese taste, the lid enamelled with a sun setting on water and overlaid with irises and a Koyamaki tree, struck K. Fabergé beneath the Imperial Warrant, scratched inventory number 14325, 88 standard
Provenance
Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich and Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna
Sotheby's London, 30 November 2009, lot 11 (£85,250)
Condition
Approximately 10% of the lid enamel has been restored, including on the blue sea.There are minor scratches to the silver surfaces.
"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."