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A Fabergé wood cigarette case with two-colour gold mounts, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, circa 1895
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- height: 8.9cm, 3 1/2 in.
in Neoclassical taste, the palisander applied with laurel swags and tassels, the lid and base with anthemion-flanked rosettes, moonstone thumbpiece, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 56 standard
Condition
Excellent condition, with minor surface scratches to the wood. The lid section need re-glued to its mount.
"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
For comparison, see the examples, also by Perchin, in the Royal Collection (RCIN 4069) and exhibited by A La Vieille Russie in Fabergé: A Loan Exhibition in 1983. See exhibition catalogue, no. 121, illus. p. 61.