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A Fabergé carved hardstone cup with gilded silver guilloché enamel mounts, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St. Petersburg, 1903-1904
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- bloodstone, gilded silver, enamel
- width over handles 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm)
the hemispherical body carved of bloodstone set on a cylindrical mount enameled in white over an engine-turned ground and applied with a laurel leaf band, the handles each formed as two intertwined snakes, their coiled tails forming the vase's feet, struck with workmaster's initials, 88 standard
Provenance
The Nobel Family
Christie's Geneva, 11 November 1981, lot 135, illustrated
Christie's Geneva, 11 November 1981, lot 135, illustrated
Condition
overall excellent condition; the laurel leaf band possibly later secured with pins
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.