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A Fabergé gold-mounted enamel and wood paper knife, workmaster Feodor Afanassiev, St Petersburg, 1904-1908
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- wood, gold, silver, enamel, sapphire
- length 24.8cm, 9 3/4 in.
the handle of translucent apple green enamel over wavy engine-turning and applied with ribbon-tied laurel, the rosette terminal set with a cabochon sapphire, palisander blade, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 and 88 standards, scratched inventory number 15862
Condition
Excellent condition overall. There is a tiny enamel chip which is visible in the catalogue photo, on the right side of the handle about a third of the way down. There are tiny firing flaws which do not detract. Some wear and scratches to the wood blade. Please note that the actual colour of the enamel is a richer, brighter green than appears in the calalogue photo.
"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."