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A Fabergé jewelled two-colour gold and enamel parasol handle, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St Petersburg, 1904-1908
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- diamonds, gold, enamel
- length 4.5cm, 1 3/4 in.
of tapering cylindrical form, enamelled in opaque glossy black enamel, the opaque white border with rose-cut diamond-set green gold swags between chased red gold bead-and-spindle borders, the end with a collet-set circular-cut diamond within lotus leaves, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 standard
Condition
Excellent condition, with light and small scratches to the black enamel of the body.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This unusual band of opaque white enamel appears on another Wigström parasol handle, formerly in the Collection of Princess Eugénie of Greece and Denmark, which sold, Drouot Paris, 4 March 1992, lot 92.