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A RUSSIAN VARICOLOR GOLD AND GUILLOCHÉ ENAMEL SMALL FRAME, FABERGÉ, WORKMASTER MICHAEL PERCHIN, ST. PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890 |
Estimate
18,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- struck with workmaster's initials, "Faberge" in Cyrillic, 55 standard, and with scratched inventory number 45950
- height 2 3/8 in.
- 7 cm
with incurved corners and toupie feet, enameled royal blue over waved engine-turned ground, surmounted by varicolored gold flowers, the back with scroll strut
Provenance
The Kazan Collection, Christie's New York, April 15, 1997, lot 50
Literature
M.Y. Ghosn, Objets de Vertu par Fabergé, Paris, 1996, no. 41
Condition
a few tiny scratches to gold outer frame, ivory back replaced with ivorine, otherwise good
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.