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A Russian Gold Box, Erik Kollin, St. Petersburg, circa 1890
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- gold, rubies, diamonds
- Length 1 3/4 in.; 4.5 cm
the surface cast and chased to simulate basketweave, cabochon ruby and rose-cut diamond thumbpiece, hinged lid
Provenance
with A la Vieille Russie
Exhibited
A la Vieille Russie, New York, "The Art of Peter Carl Fabergé: A Loan Exhibition for the Benefit of the Scholarship Fund of the Manhattan School of Music," 1961, pp. 41, 51, 137.
Condition
excellent condition and crisp; good weight
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
For a comparable box in the Queen's collection, see C. de Guitaut, Fabergé in the Royal Collection, London, 2003, pp. 140-141, no. 167.