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A Fabergé silver and enamel timepiece, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St Petersburg, 1908-1917
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver, enamel, faux-ivory, clock mechanism
- width 6cm, 2 3/8 in.
the surface enamelled in translucent oyster white over wavy sunburst engine-turning, faux ivory back, silver strut, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 91 and 88 standards
Provenance
Sotheby's Geneva, 14 May 1987, lot 452
Exhibited
Hamburg, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Fabergé - Juwelier der Zarenhofes, 12 April-25 June 1995, p. 116, cat. no. 100
Literature
Illustrated A. von Solodkoff, Fabergé, London, 1988, p. 99.
Illustrated G. von Habsburg, Fabergé, Imperial Craftsman and his World, London, 2000, p. 213, no. 516.
Illustrated G. von Habsburg, Fabergé, Imperial Craftsman and his World, London, 2000, p. 213, no. 516.
Condition
The translucent enamel surface in excellent condition, light wear to the silver border and glass and a star crack to the enamel dial. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the clock mechanism.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."