- 88
A Fabergé jeweled silver-gilt and guilloché enamel vesta case, workmaster August Holmström, St. Petersburg, 1899-1908
Estimate
14,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- silver-gilt, enamel
- length 1 1/2 in.
- 3.8 cm
rounded rectangular, enameled in translucent royal blue enamel over a waved and diamond-pattern ground, hinged cover and thumbpiece set with diamonds, one end with striker, marked inside body and cover with workmaster's initials, Fabergé in Cyrillic, and 88 standard, scratched inventory number 3126, also with French import mark; in fitted case, probably associated
Provenance
The Kazan Collection, sold
Christie's, New York, April 15, 1997, lot 61.
Christie's, New York, April 15, 1997, lot 61.
Literature
M.Y. Ghosn, Objets de Vertu par Fabergé, Paris, 1996, no. 94.
Condition
a few surface scratches, tiny lighter spot to right of stone but does not seem to be restored, otherwise good
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.