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A Fabergé carved hardstone crochet hook with jeweled gold and guilloché enamel mount, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St. Petersburg, 1903-1908
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- nephrite, enamel, diamonds; holly wood, silk, velvet (box)
- length 11 1/8 in. (28 cm)
of typical form, carved of nephrite, the collar enameled in translucent silver-white over wavy engine-turned ground within gold diamond-set bands, with ovoid terminal, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 standard, contained in fitted wood case
Condition
overall good condition and attractive; the enamel collars with some slightly rough borders, perhaps from an earlier cleaning
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 comparable crochet hook, see G. von Habsburg, Fabergé, NY, 1987, p. 157. A similar crochet hook with a red enamel collar is in the Royal Collection (see RCIN 14832).