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A Fabergé carved nephrite, gold and enamel cigarette case, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- nephrite, gold, enamel, diamonds
- height 3 5/8 in., 9.3 cm
upright, with rounded sides and gold mounts, the hinged lid enameled with a band of translucent pink over a guilloché ground and decorated with diamond-set ribbons at intervals, struck with workmaster's initials, Fabergé in Cyrillic and 72 standard
Condition
overall good condition, some small repair to translucent enamel on front of hinged cover
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.