- 597
A Fabergé Imperial Presentation silver kovsh, workmaster Jenny Väkevä (Wäkeva), St Petersburg, 1902-1903
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- length: 31.6cm, 12 3/8 in.
the bowl and cartouche-form handle cast with strapwork and leaf scrolls, the handle applied with an Imperial eagle, rope twist borders, struck with workmaster's initials and K. Fabergé beneath the Imperial Warrant, 84 standard, scratched inventory number 9728
Condition
Excellent 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."
Catalogue Note
Jenny Väkevä was the wife of Konstantin and thus daughter-in-law of the head of the silversmithing family, Stefan. Widowed in 1902, she inherited the right to mark part of the family's production with her own initials.