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A pair of Imperial presentation Fabergé jeweled varicolor gold and guilloché enamel cufflinks, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St. Petersburg, 1908
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- gold, enamel, diamonds
- width 1 in. (2.5 cm)
the shaped links bordered by a green gold chased serpent holding a diamond in its fangs, enameled translucent oyster over a wavy guilloché ground, with hinged bar fittings, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 standard, one link with scratched number 80274
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.
Catalogue Note
According to the records of the Imperial Cabinet, Dowager Empress Maria Fedorovna took these cufflinks, priced at 140 rubles, with her to give as a gift during her 1908 trip to England. We are grateful to Svetlana Chestnykh for assistance in cataloguing this lot.