Lot 569
- 569
A Fabergé two-colour gold case cigarette case, workmaster August Hollming, St Petersburg, 1899-1908
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Gold, sapphire, wood, diamonds
- width 9.7cm, 3 3/4 in.
cast overall with sunburst reeds in pink and green gold, the end with vesta compartment, the thumbpiece set with a square-cut sapphire flanked by rose-cut diamonds, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 56 standard, scratched inventory number 11766, in wood case for A La Vieille Russie, New York
Condition
Very minor surface scratches, the vesta compartment hinge pin sligty protruding.
"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."