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A Fabergé gem-set silver lighter, workmaster Julius Rappoport, St. Petersburg, circa 1895
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- silver, garnets, cotton string
- height 3 7/8 in. (10 cm)
modeled as a seated frog, with head raised and tongue stuck out of his open mouth, holding his left fore-leg on his chest, with cabochon garnet eyes, struck with workmaster's initials, Fabergé in Cyrillic, 84 standard
Condition
Overall good condition; small scratches and wear throughout 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 similar model of a frog serving as a match striker or lighter, see Christie's London, 13 June 2007, lot 239 and Sotheby's Geneva, 13-15 May 1996, lot 316, both illustrated.