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A Fabergé gilded silver and guilloché enamel cigarette case, workmaster August Hollming, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- gilded silver, enamel, diamonds
- length 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm)
of oval section, enameled in translucent ivory over a moiré-patterned engine-turned ground, the hinged cover with diamond-set thumbpiece, struck with workmaster's initials, Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard, also with scratched inventory number 21417 or 21411F on flange
Condition
overall excellent condition; one tiny pinpoint loss to enamel at one side
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.