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A Russian Gilded Silver Cigar Box, Stefan Väkevä (Wäkevä), St. Petersburg, 1894
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
Contained within fitted wood box.
- gilded silver
- Length 5 in.
- 12.7 cm
of rectangular form, the cover and sides chased and engraved to simulate tax bands and labels and stamp of the Imperial Russian state seal, the interior of the hinged lid with Cyrillic inscription dated November 18, 1909
Condition
with minor scratches isolated on the cover, also with very small and shallow dent on left side of box
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.
Catalogue Note
Stefan Väkevä (Wäkevä) (1833-1910) was an important supplier of silver to Fabergé. He owned his own workshop in St. Petersburg, and upon his death, his sons Konstantin (1868-1902) and Alexander (1870-1957), who also worked for Fabergé, took over the workshop.