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A Fabergé gilded silver and guilloché enamel vide-poche, workmaster Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, circa 1895
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- gilded silver, enamel
- length 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
rectangular with insert tray with elaborately scrolled border, enameled translucent royal blue over a wavy engine-turned ground, the base with chased scroll and shell mounts centered with fretwork and with rocaille corner scrolls extending to four scrolling feet, struck with workmaster's initials, Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard, and scratched inventory number 23283
Exhibited
"Fabergé: Imperial Craftsman and His World," Wilmington, DE, 2000-2001, no. 427.
Condition
overall very good condition; some wear to gilding 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.