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A Fabergé hardstone kovsh with jewelled and enamelled gold mounts, Moscow, 1899-1908
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- bowenite, gold, enamel, silver, diamond, maplewood, silk, metal
- length: 7.6cm, 3in.
the bowl carved of bowenite and applied with a gold bow at the prow, the handle of chased two-colour gold laurel enclosing a roundel of translucent sky blue enamel over sunburst engine-turning set with a pearl, moonstone terminal, struck KF in Cyrillic, 56 standard, scratched inventory number 26290, in original Fabergé wood case
Condition
Excellent condition, there is an inclusion on one side which appears to be natural but is possibly a crack
"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."