- 617
A Fabergé gold-mounted nephrite inkwell, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St Petersburg, 1903-1904
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- nephrite, gold
- height: 14cm, 5 ½ in.
in neoclassical taste, the sides of the circular well and square plinth applied with chased two-colour gold ribbon-tied laurel sprays within reeded gold borders, the stepped base with beaded borders, the domed and hinged lid with fir cone finial above bound laurel rim mount, gadrooned bun feet, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 56 standard
Provenance
Collection of Dorothy Schiff, New York
Christie's New York, 19 April 1990, lot 227
Christie's New York, 19 April 1990, lot 227
Condition
Excellent condition and impressive. Some of the ribbon-tied laurel sprays are replaced.
"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."