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A Fabergé gold-mounted enamel pocket mirror, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, 1895-1899
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, enamel, silver, glass, wood, silk
- height 6.5cm 2 5/8 in.
oval, the surfaces of translucent white enamel over banded wavy sunburst engine-turning, the front applied with rocaille scrolls hung with four-colour gold floral garlands, pendant loop, the interior fitted with a bevel-edged mirror, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 56 and 88 standards, scratched inventory number 58916, in original wood box
Provenance
Sotheby's Geneva, 19-20 May 1997, lot 368
Condition
Excellent condition. There is a tiny black pin prick at the front which is visible in the catalogue photo. The reverse with a very shallow enamel loss near the hinge. The mounts crisp and beautifully chased. The case in good order with some wear.
"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."