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A rare Fabergé smoky quartz bonbonnière with jewelled and enamelled gold mount, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, circa 1900
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- smoky quartz, ruby, diamond, gold, enamel
- width: 4.8cm, 1 7/8 in.
carved in the form of a scarab with pharaoh's face, the eyes set with diamonds, the gold mount chased with leaf tips under translucent green enamel, cabochon ruby and rose-cut diamond-set thumbpiece, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 72 standard, scratched inventory number 59487
Condition
The original decoration on the back, possibly gold mounts and precious stone are lacking. A tiny diamond is lacking from one of the eyes.
"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
A scarab appears on a Fabergé Moscow box, formerly in the collection of Queen Marie of Roumania (1875-1927), which sold, Christie's New York, 23 October 1984, lot 666.