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A Fabergé gold-mounted enamel pill box, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St. Petersburg, 1903-1904
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- gilded silver, enamel
- Diameter 2 1/4 in. (5.6 cm)
enameled opalescent oyster over moiré engine-turning centering rosettes, the hinged lid with a border of varicolor gold laurel leaves, the interior gilded, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 14527, French control marks
Condition
Elegant colors, overall good condtion; two small areas of enamel loss and repair on lid near border (visible under uv light), the interior with some inherent pitting
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.