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A large Fabergé gilded silver and enamel mounted carved nephrite desk knife, Moscow, 1908-1917
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- nephrite, gold, enamel, sapphire
- Length 10 7/8 in. (27.7 cm)
the nephrite blade with gilded silver mount with bands of opaque white enamel, suspending gilded ribbon-tied swags, surmounted with cabochon sapphire, 88 standard
Condition
Impressive size and weight, the nephrite blade in very good condition and of good weight, only one tiny chip to edge of blade near mount; the mount with some wear to gilding and with small areas of loss and repair to enamel (visible under uv light)
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.