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A Fabergé silver and pictorial enamel cigarette case , Moscow, 1899-1908
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver, sapphire
- width 8.7cm, 3 3/8 in.
the lid polychrome en plein enamelled, probably after Bilibin, with a folkloric figure approaching a fortress, within engraved Slavic scrolls, cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, gilt interior, struck K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 17416, French import marks, in a wood Hammer Galleries box
Provenance
Christie's New York, 24 April 2009, lot 190
Condition
Excellent condition with very minor scratches.
"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."