A Fabergé silver-gilt and plique-à-jour enamel vase, workmaster Alexander Petrov, St Petersburg, circa 1895

of bombé form, enamelled with shaded irises on a clear ground, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 9952, further scratched 86726

Property from the Estate of Mr and Mrs George W. Potter, Jr., sold, Christie's New York, 23-24 July 2013, lot 159 (part)

There is an area of restoration to one panel of the ground at the rim, otherwise in good order and beautifully made. Please note: This object was originally catalogued in 2013 as 'bearing spurious marks'. This was amended in a Saleroom Notice to reflect its authenticity.
"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."

For a Petrov cup with a plique-à-jour base which belonged to Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna, please see Sotheby's London, 27 November 2007, lot 529; and for another example, the rim enamelled with leaves, see Christie's Geneva, 11 May 1988, lot 151.