- 582
A Fabergé silver, enamel and ivory paperknife, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St Petersburg, 1908-1917
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, enamel, ivory
- length 27.4cm, 10 3/4 in.
the handle enamelled in bands of opaque black and white and transparent salmon pink between leaf-tip borders, struck with workmaster's initials, 88 standard, scratched inventory number _4_68
Provenance
Purchased by Baron Albert von Goldschmidt-Rothschild from Fabergé's London branch
Literature
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 1, p.6, in the Morning Room; A 10“ ivory Paper Knife with silver and striped enamel band.
Condition
The enamel in good condition, with very small damages to the salmon pink. The ivory stained and coming loose at the handle, possibly having previously been re-attached, also with light scratches and chipped at the pointed tip, consistent with age and use.
"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."