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A Fabergé silver-mounted enamel clock, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, 1899-1903
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- enamel, silver, gold, ivory
- height 15.5cm, 6in.
triangular, the surface enamelled in translucent oyster white over radiating banded engine-turned waves, the border chased with beaded entrelac, the corners applied with acanthus leaves, the chased leaf bezel surmounted by an undulating ribbon bow, white enamel dial, pierced gold hands, ivory back, the circular strut with scroll legs, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard
Literature
Illustrated, G. von Habsburg, Fabergé: Imperial Craftsman and His World, 2000, no. 387, p. 178.
Condition
Excellent condition, the glass with faint surface scratches, the ivory back lacking five screws and with one corner loss as is common
"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."