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A Fabergé Imperial enamel card case with gold and seed pearl mounts, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, 1899-1903
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- height: 10.3cm, 4in.
the surface enamelled in translucent green enamel stripes over hatched engine-turning, the rim mount set with seed pearls, cabochon ruby thumbpiece, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, scratched inventory number 4708, 56 standard
Provenance
Purchased by HIM Empress Maria Feodorovna at a cost of 310 roubles
Presented to HIH Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich or HIH Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna
Condition
There are small areas of restoration to the enamel at the sides near the rim mount. Otherwise in very good order.
"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."