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A Fabergé silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel kovsh, workmaster Feodor Rückert, Moscow, 1908-1917
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver, enamel
- length: 8cm, 3 1/8 in.
the sides of the circular bowl decorated with shaded polychrome stylised birds and flowerheads on a mottled blue ground, the slightly bombé handle with pellets and coils, struck K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, overstriking workmaster's initials, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 40529
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 11 December 1996, lot 515
Condition
Excellent condition, apart from one area of restoration to the side near the rim, approx. 7mm at widest. Tiny enamel loss at the handle.
"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."