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A Fabergé jewelled and gold-mounted enamel box, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, 1899-1903
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, gilt bronze, enamel and hard stone
- length 4.4cm, 1 3/4 in.
of egg form, enamelled in opalescent pink over hatched engine-turning, the hinged lid with chased two-colour gold leaf border and centred with a circular-cut diamond, the ball feet below leaf brackets, struck with workmaster's initials, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 1805
Provenance
Sotheby's Geneva, 16-17 November 1998, lot 344
Condition
Generally very good order, there is one area of slight discolouration, above the rim near the thumbpiece, visible in the catalogue photo. This does not fluoresce under UV light and does not appear to be restoration.
"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."