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A Fabergé silver-mounted sandstone match holder, workmaster Julius Rappoport, St. Petersburg, 1898-1908
Estimate
16,000 - 24,000 USD
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Description
- sandstone, silver
- height 3 1/2 in., 8.8 cm
the ovoid carved body mounted with s-form handle around which is coiled a realistically engraved snake, raised on three ball feet, struck with workmaster's initials, Fabergé in Cyrillic, 91 standard
Condition
some small scratches to sandstone surface, the silver mount with some scratching and wear 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.
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 piece, see Sotheby's New York, 30 April and 1 May 2003, lot 78, illustrated, and T. Fabergé, et al, Fabergé: A Comprehensive Reference Book, Geneva, 2012, p. 411.