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A Fabergé silver and translucent enamel bowl, workmaster Julius Rappoport, St. Petersburg, circa 1890
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- silver, enamel
- diameter 2 7/8 in. (7.2 cm)
circular, the base set with a coin of the reign of Empress Catherine II dated 1771, partially enameled in translucent strawberry red, the exterior applied with ribbon-tied foliate swags, raised on ring foot, struck with workmaster's initials, Fabergé in Cyrillic, 84 standard
Provenance
Sold Sotheby's New York, 14 June 1999, lot 284, illustrated
Condition
overall excellent condition, some scattered surface scratches consistent with age
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.