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A Fabergé gem-set carved rhodonite, varicolor gold and guilloché enamel handle, workmaster Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, circa 1895
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- rhodonite, gold, seed pearls, enamel, brass screw
- height 3 1/4 in., 8.3 cm
the ribbed carved rhodonite ball finial mounted with a collar of transparent mauve over a wavy guilloché ground with dendritic tendrils en camaïeu rose within bands of seed pearls set in varicolor gold mounts, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 standard
Condition
some tiny chips to rhodonite near collar, possibly inherent to the material
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.
Catalogue Note
The heavier weight of the handle suggests that this piece was intended for use as a walking stick or cane rather than a parasol or umbrella. For a similar Fabergé handle with a nephrite disk finial, see Sotheby's New York, 4 November 2010, lot 69.