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A Fabergé jeweled rock crystal, gold and enamel parasol and a French parasol, workmaster August Holmström, St. Petersburg, circa 1895
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- gold, enamel, silver, diamonds, rubies, wood, silk, plastic, brass fittings
- Height of parasol handle without screw 2 1/2 in. (6.5 cm); Overall length:
the carved rock crystal handle mounted with a collar of steel blue enamel over a wavy engine-turned ground, set with flowerheads of diamonds centering rubies, the collar within two-color gold laurel bands, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 standard, scratched inventory number 46258, with protective felt case, possibly original, and with a coordinating blue silk and wood parasol, Dupuy
Provenance
Gift of Frances H. Jones to Anne K. Jones
Condition
the parasol handle in excellent condition with only small wear consistent with age and use; the parasol silk cover with fading, fraying, and shattering to silk, also 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.
Catalogue Note
Dupuy was a maker of the finest parasols and its shop in Paris' exclusive Rue de la Paix supplied luxury accessories to women from New York to St. Petersburg.