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A FABERGÉ SILVER AND CUT-GLASS INKWELL, MOSCOW, 1908-1917 |
Estimate
28,000 - 34,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- glass, silver; oak, velvet, silk, board, brass fittings
- height 7 1/2 in., 19.2 cm
the front corners cast with tragic masks draped with foliate festoons and ribbons, incurved pen-rest, the heavy glass well cut with star pattern, the hinged domed lid with laurel wreath finial, struck K. Fabergé with Imperial warrant, scratched inventory numbers 31225 (cover) and 38391 (base), 84 standard, contained in original fitted case
Provenance
Christie's Geneva, 14 May 1986, lot 154
Condition
Excellent condition; only a few scattered chips to the cut glass well, the box renewed in places
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.