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A Fabergé Smoky Quartz, Gold and Enamel Parasol Handle, Workmaster Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, circa 1900
Estimate
12,000 - 16,000 USD
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Description
- marked with workmaster's initials and 56 standard
- Smoky quartz, gold, enamel
- Height 3 1/2 in.
- 8.9 cm
the faceted, tapering smoky quartz engraved with a pattern of flower stems on the sides, the collar within two bands of diamonds, enameled translucent oyster and painted with tendrils of hanging foliage in sepia brown, all over a wavy guilloché ground, the brass table seal later
Provenance
Landsdell K. Christie
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, December 7, 1967, lot 48
A la Vieille Russie, New York
Exhibited
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1962-1966
Condition
slight chips to the smoky quartz; one diamond missing from the upper band
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.