Lot 411
- 411
A Fabergé gold and enamel paper knife and pencil holder, workmaster Anna Ringe, St Petersburg, 1904-1908
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Enamel, gold, lead
- length: 12cm, 4 3/4 in.
of dagger form, the surface enamelled in oyster white over wavy engine-turned diaper, the terminal wrapped with chased two-colour gold laurel and concealing a gold-tipped pencil, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 standard, scratched inventory number 14745
Provenance
Sotheby's Geneva, 10 May 1988, lot 145
Condition
With three tiny barely percetible losses to the enamel at edges
"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."