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The 25th Wedding Anniversary: A Fabergé Imperial jewelled four-colour gold cigarette case, workmaster August Holmström, St Petersburg, 1899
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- height: 10cm, 4in.
in neoclassical taste, the surface richly chased with flowers within arches and Ionic columns, the base applied with diamond-set Roman numeral XXV, reversible to form the Latin initials M and V for Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna and Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich in commemoration of their 25th wedding anniversary, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, scratched inventory number 1385, 56 standard
Provenance
Purchased by HIM Empress Alexandra Feodorovna on 14 August 1899 at a cost of 1350 roubles:
Presented to TIH Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich and Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna
Condition
Excellent condition, remarkably crisp, with only very minor surface scratches. One diamond has been replaced.
"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."