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Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna and Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark: A Fabergé enamel double portrait cigarette case with two-colour gold mounts, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, circa 1902
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- height: 9.9cm, 3 7/8 in.
the surface enamelled in opaque green and mauve alternating stripes, the front applied with portrait miniatures of Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna and Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark, each signed Zengraf, on either side of Cupid's arrow below ribbon-tied festoons, the borders chased with entrelacs de rubans, rose-cut diamond thumbpiece, the lid with vesta compartment, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 56 and 88 standards
Condition
Excellent condition, with only tiny enamel losses and scratches.
"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."