- 631
A Fabergé gold-mounted agate paper knife, workmaster Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, pre-1899
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- length: 25.4cm, 10in.
the hardstone blade with gold cagework handle finely cast within two-colour gold chased husk borders, with workmaster's initials, 56 standard
Provenance
Marcia Amelia Mary, Baroness Fauconberg, Countess of Yarborough (1863-1926)
Charles Pelham, 4th Earl of Yarborough (1859-1936)
A gift from the Earl of Yarborough to Augustus John, 9th Baron of Monson (1868-1940) and Romaine, Lady Monson
Thence by family descent
Condition
In overall very good condition.
"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
The paperknife is sold with a small handwritten note:
Paper knife given to Romaine and me by Charlie Yarborough in memory of his dear wife Marcia to whom it belonged until 1926.
Paper knife given to Romaine and me by Charlie Yarborough in memory of his dear wife Marcia to whom it belonged until 1926.