Lot 29
- 29
A Fabergé gilded silver and gold-mounted transparent enamel cigarette case, workmaster August Hollming, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- silver, enamel, sapphire
- length 3 5/8 in., 9.2 cm
rectangular, the surface enameled in transparent white over a wavy guilloché ground, with gem-set thumbpiece, the interior gilded, struck with workmaster's initials, Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 23800
Condition
some wear to enamel, primarily around pushpiece on underside, the screw slightly loose
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A nearly identical case with scratched inventory number 20316 from the collection of King George I of the Hellenes was sold Christie's London, 24-25 January 2007, lot 425.