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A Fabergé silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel spoon, workmaster Feodor Rückert, Moscow, 1899-1908
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver, enamel, wood
- length: 17.5cm, 7in.
the underside of the bowl painted in polychrome shaded enamels with the Imperial eagle on a white ground, the terminal with cloison swirls on a blue ground, struck with workmaster's initials, 84 standard, scratched inventory number 16187, in original Fabergé wood case
Condition
There are small enamel losses, one at the base of the bowl and others at the handle. Minor wear to gilding.
"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
The lining of the case, stamped 'St Petersburg/ Moscow, Odessa', suggests a narrower date range of 1900-1903.