Lot 345
  • 345

A Fabergé silver ashtray, Workmaster Julius Rappoport, St Petersburg, 1899-1904

Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver
  • length 12.4cm, 4 7/8 in.
cast and chased as a stylised open-mouthed dolphin, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial warrant, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 9023 or 9028

Provenance

Christie's New York, 22-23 October 1984, lot 591

Condition

Very good condition, with dents and nicks to the base and light surface scratches overall.
"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."

Catalogue Note

For an identical example, please see V. Skurlov and G. Smorodinova, Faberge i Russkiye pridvorniye uveliry, Moscow, 1992, no. 42.