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A FABERGÉ GOLD AND PICTORIAL ENAMEL BOX, WORKMASTER MICHAEL PERCHIN, ST. PETERSBURG, 1899-1903 |
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 GBP
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Description
- width 6.5cm, 2 1/2 in.
of demi-lune form, the lid painted en camaïeu with a view of the St. Petersburg Stock Exchange and the Fortress of Peter and Paul from across the Neva, dendritic tendrils in the foreground, within a seed pearl border, the sides of translucent apple green enamel over engine-turned reeds interspersed with pellets, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 72 standard
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 30 April 2003, lot 63
Condition
With a few small areas of enamel loss to the reeded gold surface; one pearl missing. The enamel surfaces with minor wear consitent 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. 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."