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A Fabergé gold and enamel card case, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, 1899-1903
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
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Description
- enamel, gold
- height 9cm, 3 1/2 in.
the surfaces enamelled with opaque sky blue and white stripes within translucent royal blue and gold and green foliate paillon borders, the front centred with a roundel engraved with initials MS (Latin), rose-cut diamond thumbpiece, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 56 standard, scratched inventory number 7149, further scratched 7387A
Exhibited
Munich, Kunsthalle der Hypo-Kulturstiftung, Fabergé: Hofjuwelier der Zaren, 5 December 1986 - 22 February 1987, catalogue no. 467
Literature
G. von Hapsburg et al., Faberge: Hofjuwelier der Zaren, Munich, 1986, pp. 236-237
Condition
Excellent, near perfect condition, with only a small handful of faint surface scratches at the back, which do not detract.
"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."