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AN IMPERIAL FABERGÉ GEM-SET SILVER AND WOOD KOVSH, MOSCOW, 1899-1906 |
估價
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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描述
- wood, silver, gemstones (carnelian)
- length 25.3cm, 10in.
carved of maple in the form of a fanciful bird, the breast, wing and tail feathers of Slavic scrolls, the eyes set with garnet cabochons, the prow and handle with carnelian cabochons, struck K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 84 standard, scratched inventory number 12626
來源
Purchased by Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna on 13 December 1906, presumably as a Christmas gift, for 125 roubles, the cost divided between their households, the Emperor's invoice dated 14 February 1907
Condition
Excellent condition, with only very minor wear to the surface of the wood.
"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."