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An Imperial Fabergé hardstone bowl with jewelled gold and enamel mount, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St Petersburg, 1908-1917
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- rhodonite, gold, enamel, demantoid garnets
- width 9cm, 3 1/2 in.
the oval bowl carved of rhodonite, the rim mount with opaque white enamel reeds set with oval-cut demantoid garnets, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé, 72 standard, scratched inventory number 23358
Provenance
Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna (1875-1960)
Sotheby's Geneva, 19-20 May 1997, lot 361
Sotheby's Geneva, 19-20 May 1997, lot 361
Condition
There is a repaired break to the top of one side, visible in the catalogue photo (at "11:30"), and a corresponding enamel loss and abrasion to the gold. The gold mount slightly warn. Some glue residue visible under UV light.
"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."