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A Fabergé Silver-Mounted Leather Desk Portfolio, Moscow, 1899-1908
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- silver, leather, silk
- Height 17 1/4 in.; 44 cm
the applied, shaped silver plaque chased in the Art Nouveau taste with cat tails along a lake, engraved with dedicatory inscription À Monsieur Mouchiroud Moulk Souvenir du [Consul] Général L.S. Poliakoff, struck K. Fabergé with Imperial Warrant, 88 standard, and inventory number 13104
Provenance
Presented to Ambassador Mouchiroud Mulk of Persia by L.S. Poliakov (1843-1914)
with Wartski, London
with Wartski, London
Condition
the silk-lined portfolio with some splitting, would benefit from professional conservation, the plaque attractive and in good condition
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.