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A Fabergé silver and enamel box, workmaster Feodor Rückert, Moscow, 1908-1917
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, enamel
- width: 5.6cm, 2 1/8 in.
the lid painted en plein with a harvesting farm girl within cloisonné enamel geometric and amorphic motifs in autumnal tones and cloison coils, the sides with blue roundels enclosing and interspersed with turquoise triangles, wave scroll border, struck K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, apparently overstriking workmaster's initials, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 25075
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
For comparison, see the Rückert box illustrated, G. von Habsburg and M. Lopato, Fabergé: Imperial Jeweller, 1993, p. 113, and that which sold, Sotheby's New York, 18 June 1979, lot 356.