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A Fabergé Silver Trophy, Moscow, circa 1910
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- marked K. Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath Imperial warrant, 88 standard, with scratched inventory mark 33017
- Silver, diamonds
- Height 5 in.
- 12.7 cm
in a modern taste, the cylindrical body rising into a circular top, the front chased with three naturalistic horseheads in a circular frame, the sides with oval cut, pale gemstones set in raised, square mounts, the entirety set on three ball feet, the interior gilded
Condition
Cleaning of the interior has removed much of the remaining gilding.The pale purple sapphire is lightly included and bears abrasions to the facet junctions. The pale yellow gemstone, also probably a sapphire, bears minute abrasions to the facet junctions.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.