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A Fabergé enamelled gold cigarette case, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, circa 1890
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- height: 8.8cm, 3 1/2 in.
in rococo taste, the surface enamelled in translucent rose Pompadour over banded wavy engine-turning, overlaid with diagonal bands of chased gold scrolls, circular-cut diamond thumbpiece, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, scratched inventory number 46147 or 40147, 72 standard
Condition
Excellent condition. One scroll mount, side near base, is slightly bent away from the object; it has been glued with minute traces of glue residue visible.
"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
This case is exceptionally luxurious given that, while the metal under most Fabergé enamel is silver, this is enamelled onto gold, giving the pink a richer, warmer tone.