- 649
A Fabergé silver-gilt and glass centrepiece bowl, workmaster Stefan Väkevä (Wäkevä), St Petersburg, 1899-1904
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver gilt, glass
- width 24cm, 9 1/2 in.
the circular base cast with scroll feet below leaf-bound reeds, the rounded square bowl cut with star facets and fans below a shaped rim, struck with workmaster's initials and K. Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 84 standard, scratched inventory number 5675
Condition
The silver in excellent condition, the gilding in particularly good order. One corner of the glass has been repaired with three staples and glue, the surface of the glass with minor chips and surface scratches throughout.
"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."