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A FABERGE JEWELLED GOLD CIGARETTE CASE, WORKMASTER AUGUST HOLMSTRÖM, ST. PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890 | A Fabergé presentation jewelled gold cigarette case
估價
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- width 8.8cm, 3 1/2 in.
rectangular, with a cabochon sapphire thumb piece; engraved on one side in signature facsimile, 'En souvenir / des journées passées / ensemble à Peterhof / et en camp, Juillet 1894 / Friedrich' and on the other 'Hold my hand and never let it go / I have put into it all my life / my dreams and trust / Happiness I thought I'd never know / you gave to me; so hold my hand until it turns to dust. / 9th July 1939', struck with workmaster's initials, 56 standard, scratched inventory number 12229
來源
Grand Duke Friedrich of Mecklenburg (1861-1897)
Alexander Maximovich Reutern (1849-1912)
Baron and Baroness Max de Reutern, Rome
Alexis P. Tessier, New York
Malcolm Forbes; Freemans auction Philadelphia 14/12/2016 lot 347
Alexander Maximovich Reutern (1849-1912)
Baron and Baroness Max de Reutern, Rome
Alexis P. Tessier, New York
Malcolm Forbes; Freemans auction Philadelphia 14/12/2016 lot 347
出版
Christopher Forbes and Robyn Tromeur-Brenner, FABERGÉ: The Forbes Collection, Hugh Lauter Levin Associates, Inc., New York, 1999, p.141.
Condition
Overall good condition; with minor surface wear and scratches consistent with age, a small crack to the upper left hand corner.
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"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."