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A Fabergé gold and rock crystal scent bottle, workmaster Karl Hjalmar Armfelt, St. Petersburg, 1898-1908
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- rock crystal, gold, cork
- height 3 5/8 in., 9.3 cm
the rock crystal body engraved with blossoming flowers, the mounts chased as flower petals and leaves, the twist-on lid cast and chased as a flowerbud, with detachable mounted cork stopper, struck with workmaster's initials, Fabergé in Cyrillic, 56 standard
Condition
in overall good condition; the rock crystal with some small accretions visible under magnification
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.