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An Imperial Fabergé silver cigarette case, Moscow, 1899-1901
Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- silver, gold
- width 10cm, 3 7/8 in.
in Art Nouveau taste, the cover repoussé and chased with an iris, with cabochon pink tourmaline thumbpiece mounted in gold, struck K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 84 standard, scratched inventory number 14732
Provenance
Purchased by the Cabinet of Emperor Nicholas II for presentation during His Majesty's visit to Spala and Crimea, 1901
Condition
Very good condition, with light scratches and nicks.
"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
An Imperial hunting lodge in present-day Poland, Spala was a place cherished by Nicholas II and his family. In a letter to his mother Empress Maria Feodorova, the Emperor lovingly described ‘this quiet place which is so dear to me for its many happy memories’. The family spent their ‘quiet spells’ there hunting deer and boar, entertaining guests and enjoying private musical performances.