- 572
A Fabergé silver-mounted glass vase, Moscow, circa 1893
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver, glass
- height: 32cm, 12 5/8 in.
the amphora form body moulded with swirling gadroons below a wave-chased rim, the handles cast and chased as addorsed squiggle-tailed dolphins issuing bullrush clusters, the rockwork base with a further dolphin and water plants, struck K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 84 standard, scratched inventory number 5962
Condition
Excellent condition with very minimal signs of age. One leaf lifting slightly from the surface of the glass.
"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
This vase, or one identical to it, is illustrated in Fabergé's 1893 Moscow sales catalogue, page 38, number 123, priced at 215 roubles (see illustration).