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A set of Fabergé gold and guilloché enamel hat pins, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- gold, enamel; wood, velvet, silk (box)
- length of pin when fitted with disk 7 1/4 in. (18.2 cm)
the terminals formed as disks enameled in varying shades of green over an engine-turned ground, struck on pins with workmaster's initials, Fabergé in Cyrillic, 56 standard, scratched inventory number 6999 or 9666 on each pin, contained in fitted wood case
Condition
overall good condition, one of the disks possibly re-enameled, the box renewed.
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
A pair of similar hat pins of a different color and with the same scratch numbers were sold Christie's London, 16 October 1986, lot 179 (not pictured).