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a fabergé silver gilt, translucent enamel, and jeweled cigarette case, workmaster August Hollming, St. Petersburg, circa 1910
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- marked with initials of workmaster, Fabergé in Cyrillic, and 88 standard
- Length 3 3/4 in.
- 9.5 cm
rectangular, enameled translucent oyster on both sides over a sunburst ground, the cover applied with a Russian Imperial double-headed eagle set with a faceted amethyst and with an amethyst thumbpiece
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, June 20-21, 1984, lot 313.
Literature
For a similar enameled box formerly in the Forbes Collection, see Christie's, New York, April 19, 2002, lot 108.
Condition
some slight scratching to the surface of the enamel consistent with age and use
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.