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A Fabergé Two-Color Gold and Enamel Desk Clock, Workmaster Henrik Wigström, St. Petersburg, circa 1900
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- circular, enameled translucent oyster over a ground engine-turned and engraved with ribbon-tied sprays of oak leaves, the border of the circular dial chased with green gold laurel, the outer edge chased with acanthus leaves on a matted ground, with ivorine back and silver strut, later embellished with a diamond-set six-pointed star, the clock marked with initials of workmaster, Fabergé in Cyrillic and 56 standard and with scratched inventory number 15727. Also with dedicatory inscription in Cyrillic on the upper rim.
- Varicolor gold, enamel, diamonds, ivorine back
- Diameter 4 3/4 in.
- 12 cm
Condition
back replaced
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.