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A Fabergé cut-glass, silver and guilloché enamel toilette set, Moscow, 1899-1908
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- height of scent bottles: 13.5cm, 5¼in.
comprising: two scent bottles and two boxes similarly decorated in Art Nouveau style with silver mounts applied on lilac guilloché enamel ground, marked K.F. and K.Fabergé beneath Imperial Warrant with scratched inventory numbers 17934 and 17936, 88 standard
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 14 June 1999, Lot 316
Condition
There are very minro chips to cut-glass bodies throughout but they are hardly noticeable and do not detract from the pverall appearance of the set. There is also a small chip to one of the glass stoppers of a scent bottle.There is further wear to the gilding on the interiors of the covers.
"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."