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A Fabergé Gilded Silver Kovsh, Workmaster Anders Nevalainen, St. Petersburg, circa 1890
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- marked with initials of workmaster, K. Fabergé in Cyrillic, Imperial warrant, and 88 standard. Contained in original fitted holly wood box.
- Length 6 1/2 in.
- 16.5 cm
with carved, pine cone-shaped Mecca stone finial, the curved body accented with a belt of fine beads and with cabochon rubies, the pierced handle decorated with scrolling, floral decoration and set with a coin from the period of Empress Catherine II dated 1769, the ground of the coin enameled in transparent strawberry red
Condition
Overall good condition; piece has not been overcleaned and retains most of the original gilded surface.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.