Lot 392
- 392
A Fabergé Imperial Presentation jewelled silver kovsh, workmaster Alexander Wäkevä (Väkevä), St Petersburg, 1899-1908
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, garnet
- length: 26.5cm, 10 3/8 in.
the oval bowl cast with scrolling foliage and set with three large garnet cabochons, the pelta-shaped handle cast and chased with an Imperial eagle, rope twist borders, struck with workmaster's initials and K. Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 16850
Provenance
Purchased by the Imperial Cabinet for Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna's voyages to Norway in 1908 and Denma✅rk in 1909
Christie's New York, 15 June 1982, lot 127
Condition
In excellent condition, with only very minor wear to the base. Nice weight
"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."