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A Fabergé gold, enamel and hardstone bonbonnière or vinaigrette, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, circa 1890
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, enamel, hardstone
- length 3.6cm, 1 1/2 in.
carved of striated brown agate as a neritiform mollusc shell, the hinged lid pierced with Russian inscription 'Pomni' (Memento) in blue and white opaque enamel, the lid border of gold scrolls on black enamel ground, the thumbpiece set with three rose-cut diamonds, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 standard, scratched inventory number 48650 or 48630
Provenance
Grand Duke Kirill Vladimirovich of Russia (1876-1938)
Thence by descent
Condition
Excellent condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."