- 87
A Fabergé Silver and Translucent Enamel Small Box, Workmaster Feodor Afanassiev, St. Petersburg, circa 1910
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- marked with workmaster's initials, Fabergé in Cyrillic, and with 88 standard. Also with scratched inventory number 18712
- Silver, enamel, diamonds
- Width 1 1/2 in.
- 3.8 cm
of square shape, the hinged covered translucent chartreuse over a sunburst ground, the based enameled translucent purple over a similarly engraved ground, with diamond-set thumbpiece
Condition
probably reenameled
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.