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A Fabergé Gilded Silver and Gold-Mounted Guilloché Enamel Cigarette Case, Workmaster August Hollming, St. Petersburg, circa 1910
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
marked with workmaster's initials, Fabergé in Cyrillic and 88 standard
- Silver, enamel, gold, diamonds
- Length 3 1/2 in.
- 8.9 cm
of rounded rectangular shape, the surface enameled in translucent lime green over a wavy guilloché ground, with chased gold foliate bands about the edges and diamond-set thumbpiece, also with a separately hinged vesta compartment with strike plate affixed to interior, the interior gilded
Condition
with small losses of enamel and areas of repair near corners and near gold mounts
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.