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A Russian Gold Imperial Presentation Cigarette Case, Gabriel Niukkanen, St. Petersburg, circa 1900
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- interior inscribed in ink with the number 6845
- Length 3 5/8 in.
- 9.2 cm
rectangular with rounded corners, the cover applied with a gold Imperial double-headed eagle with the shields of the eight kingdoms of the Russian Empire against its wings, the central shield set with a diamond, and with a cabochon sapphire thumbpiece
Condition
overall 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
St. Petersburg goldsmith Gabriel Niukkanen is best known for his production of fine gold cases, many of which became Imperial presentation pieces or were supplied to the firm of Fabergé. For a gold Imperial presentation case with a diamond-set Imperial eagle in the collection of the Kremlin Museums by Niukkanen, see Ulla Tillander-Godenhielm, The Russian Imperial Award System, 1894-1917 (Helsinki, 2005), p. 216. It is interesting to note that a number of similar gold presentation cases from Niukkanen's workshop offered for sale in recent years have been marked in ink with similar four digit numbers. See the sale of property of King George I of the Hellenes, Christie's (London), January 24, 2007, lots 416 and 421.