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A Fabergé silver and glass centrepiece bowl and tray, Moscow, 1899-1908
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver, glass
- diameter of bowl 26.5cm, 10 1/2 in.; diameter of tray 49.5cm, 19 1/2 in.
circular, the bowl cut with fringed festoons and diamond facets, the wide rim mount cast with a frieze of husks within flutes between bead and leaf tip borders, the arched scroll handles with a trail of laurel and berries, fir cone finials, the tray with matching borders and engraved with initials MK, struck K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 84 standard
Provenance
Christie's Geneva, 30 November 1982, lot 225
Condition
Excellent condition, the underside of the glass bowl and surface of the silver tray with very light scratches. Possibly previously part of a punch service, now lacking glasses and ladle.
"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."