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A Fabergé gilded silver covered box, Moscow, 1899-1908
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- gilded silver
- diameter of base 4 1/2 in., 11.4 cm
of cylindrical form, the slip-on lid with ribbon-tied reeded band and pinecone finial, the tapering box applied with griffins within octagonal leaf-tip frames flanked by anthemia and scrolls, struck K. Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath Imperial warrant and KF in Cyrillic, 84 standard, scratched inventory number 23435
Condition
some wear to gilding and surface scratching, the pine cone finial repaired
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.