- 663
A Fabergé lapis lazuli, gold and diamond desk seal, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, 1895-1899
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- lapis lazuli, gold, diamond
- height: 6.7cm, 2 5/8 in.
tapering cylindrical form, the flared reeded collar below a rose-cut diamond-set border, the bloodstone matrix engraved with Cyrillic initials SO entwining a fleur-de-lys below a count's coronet, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 standard, scratched inventory number 57010(?), in Wartski case
Provenance
Sotheby's Zurich, 17 May 1979, lot 203
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."