- 823
Avenir Sumin, 1869-1913
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Salta Set
- two-colour gold and translucent white enamel mounted nephrite and rhodonite counters
- diameter of counters: 3cm, 1 1/4 in.
- St Petersburg, after 1899
in original silk lined box stamped A I Sumin / S P B Nevskii 60 in Cyrillic, with original light and dark hardwood chequered board mounted with gold cypher of Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna and 'Gatchina' in Cyrillic
Provenance
In a fitted Wartski case
Literature
Fabergé, T.F, Kohler, E.-A. & Skurlov, V.V. (eds.), Fabergé: A Comprehensive Reference Book, Geneva, 2012, illustrated p.114
Condition
Very good condition. Some of the counters with enamel losses, particularly the crescent moon and star forms. The hardstone surface of the counter bases with very light surface scratches consistent with age and use, two or three of the gold mounts with very light surface dirt. The gilt lettering of the box lid slightly worn, as visible in the printed catalogue illustration. The reverse of the wood board with scratches, in places through the varnish, consistent with age and use.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Nicholas II's diaries are renowned for detailing more thoroughly the games he played in the evening than the politics he oversaw in the day. The Emperor's diary entry for the 4th September 1901, at which point he was travelling to France aboard the yacht 'Standard' with his wife Alexandra Feodorovna, mentions having passed the time with continual games of Salta.