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A Fabergé silver-mounted ceramic playing card holder, Moscow, 1899-1908
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ceramic, silver, enamel
- height: 7.7cm, 3in.
of upright oval section form, the earthernware pot with cobalt blue glaze, chased acanthus tip rim mount above ribbon-tied laurel swags, the front applied with two enamel playing cards, struck K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 84 standard
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 11th December 1996, lot 369
Condition
The playing cards have been re-enamelled.
"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
For comparison, please see G. von Habsburg-Lothringen and A. von Solodkoff, Fabergé: Court Jeweller to the Tsars, Studio Vista/Christie's, London, 1979, pl. 69.