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A Fabergé silver-mounted hardstone inkwell, workmaster Julius Rappoport, St Petersburg, circa 1895
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver, bowenite
- height: 12.3cm, 4 7/8 in.
in neoclassical taste, the turned bowenite well on tripod support cast and chased with entrelac, rosettes, acanthus and hoof feet, the lid and base with gadrooned borders, fir cone finial, the interior rim with later inscription in Russian 'To V. N. Korchinskii/ Church Council of Simeon Stolpnik's Church' and dated 12 April 1925, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic beside the Imperial Warrant, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 9938
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 28 November 1991, lot 841
Christie's Geneva, 14-15 November 1994, lot 434
Condition
Very good condition. The stone with only tiny nicks at the edges. The silver with minor nicks and scratches consistent with age.
"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."