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A Fabergé varicolor gold-mounted carved hardstone egg-form bonbonnière, workmaster Michael Perchin, St. Petersburg, circa 1895
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- bowenite, gold, enamel, diamonds, ruby; card, velvet, silk, brass fittings (box)
- height 1 3/4 in., 4.4 cm
carved of bowenite, the hinged varicolor gold mount with a band of leaves enameled translucent green, the diamond-set hasp closing on a cabochon ruby pin, struck with workmaster's initials, Fabergé in Cyrillic, 56 standard, and with scratched inventory number 48971, contained in later velvet- and silk-lined box
Condition
overall good condition
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.