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Lot 573
  • 573

A Fabergé silver-gilt table lighter, workmaster Anders Nevalainen, St Petersburg, 1899-1904

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver-gilt
  • height: 10cm, 4in.
in neoclassical taste, of urn form, the body applied with chased laurel festoons over a fluted border, gadrooned base, the wick burner with chased acanthus, struck with workmaster's initials and K.Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 11358

Provenance

Sotheby's Geneva, 16 November 1999, lot 134

Condition

Very good condition, the surface with nicks and minor scratches. Possibly re-gilt.
"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."