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A Fabergé jeweled gold cigarette case, workmaster August Hollming, St. Petersburg, 1904-1908
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- gold, diamonds, hardstone (aventurine quartz?)
- length 4 in. (10.2 cm)
rounded rectangular, decorated with engraved bands, the cover applied with a chased gold laurel branch suspended from a rod with a diamond-set ribbon, all surmounted by a diamond-set Imperial crown, with cabochon hardstone pushpiece, struck with workmaster's initials, Fabergé in Cyrillic, 56 standard
Condition
crisp and attractive, some small surface scratches 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
By tradition, the ornament on the box's cover is related to the Imperial Ministry of Justice.