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A Fabergé gem-set varicolor gold and guilloché enamel parasol handle, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917
Estimate
14,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- gold, enamel, diamond, rubies, brass; hollywood, silver, velvet (box)
- height (without screw) 2 1/8 in., 5.4 cm
tapering cylindrical, enameled pale chartreuse over a guilloché ground within two-color gold laurel borders, the terminal centered with a collet-set diamond, with ribbon-tied laurel swags in two-color gold descending from collet-set rubies, struck with workmaster's initials and 56 standard, contained in fitted holly wood box
Condition
a small loss to enamel near the ruby on one side with other abrasions to the surface below the gold swag; all are visible under black light
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.