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A Fabergé Imperial enamel cigarette case with jewelled two-colour gold mounts, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, 1899
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- height: 10.2cm, 4in.
in rococo taste, the surface enamelled in translucent chartreuse yellow over banded wavy engine-turning, overlaid with diamond-set scrolls, diamond thumbpiece, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, with scratched inventory number 2300, 56 standard
Provenance
Purchased by HIM Empress Maria Feodorovna at a cost of 775 roubles, billed on 31 December 1899
Presented to HIH Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich or HIH Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna
Condition
Excellent condition.
"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."