Lot 26
- 26
A Fabergé jeweled gilded silver and guilloché enamel Imperial presentation cigarette case, workmaster August Hollming, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- gilded silver, enamel, diamonds
- length 4 in. (10 cm)
rounded rectangular, the body enameled in translucent mauve over a sunburst guilloché ground, the hinged cover applied with a diamond-set Imperial double-headed eagle, with diamond cabochon push-piece, struck with workmaster's initials, Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 4741, contained in later fitted case of the retailer Wartski
Condition
overall very good condition; some scattered surface scratches on underside
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
For a similar, but slightly smaller presentation case, see Christie's New York, 15 April 2013, lot 21, illustrated.