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A Fabergé enameled silver necessaire, workmaster August Hollming, St. Petersburg, 1899-1904
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- enamel, silver, mammoth ivory
- length 3 7/8 in.
- 9.8 cm
the surface of mauve translucent enamel over wavy engine-turning, the gilt interior with three lidded compartments, one lid mirrored and mammoth ivory backed, further fitted with a removable pencil, moonstone push and thumbpieces, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 12 June 1996, lot 119
Condition
restoration at ends and borders, minor surface scratches, mirror has lost part of its silvering
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.