- 558
A Fabergé jewelled gold ladies' cigarette case, workmaster August Holmström, St Petersburg, circa 1890-95
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- width: 8.3cm, 3 1/4 in
rounded rectangular, the lid applied with a spray of cabochon sapphire flowers with diamond-set leaves, the base with initials GD, cabochon ruby thumbpiece, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 standard
Condition
Very good condition, with minor surface scratches and 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. 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."
Catalogue Note
Compare with the jewelled gold Holmström box formerly in the collection of Princess Irene of Prussia, sister of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, which sold, Sotheby's New York, 5 December 1997, lot 333, and the box illustrated, G. von Habsburg, Fabergé: Imperial Craftsman and His World, London, 2000, no. 601, p. 247 (the correct caption no. 602).