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A Fabergé silver-gilt and red lacquer Art Nouveau standing frame, Moscow, circa 1890
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- marked on frame with Karl Fabergé in Cyrillic under Imperial Warrant, Moscow standard mark, and scratched inventory number 10790
- silver, lacquer
- height 5 1/2 in.
- 14cm
on quatrefoil spreading tendril base, the diamond-shaped red lacquer frame mounted en cage with a cinquefoil of whiplash tendrils, framed by twigs with textured finish, central oval compartment with beaded rim
Provenance
Jacques Kugel, Paris
Condition
lacquer has craquelure, minor chips to edges of lacquer at back, otherwise good
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.