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A Fabergé silver-gilt inkwell and quill, workmaster Anders Nevalainen, St Petersburg, 1899-1908
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- width of tray: 19cm, 7 1/2 in.
the circular inkwell on three cloven feet with gadrooned sides, the hinged lid chased with palm leaves, fircone finial, on a rounded rectangular tray with reeded ribbon-tied border, the quill similarly decorated with reeding and chased leaves, fircone terminal, struck with workmaster's initials and K. Fabergé beneath the Imperial Warrant, scratched inventory number 13732, 88 standard, the quill unmarked apart from scratched inventory number 13733
Provenance
Christie's New York, 20 April 2001, lot 28
Condition
Very light wear consistent with age and use but 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."