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Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich: An Imperial Fabergé silver and hardstone paper knife/bookmark, workmaster Anna Ringe, St Petersburg, 1898
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- silvr, hardstone, enamel
- length 7.9cm, 3in.
the tapering reeded handle with an egg-shaped bowenite knop, the large blade inscribed in blue enamel 'Mikhail', the reverse secondary blade dated '22.XI.1898', struck with workmaster's initials, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 3048, Austrian control mark, in original Fabergé silk case, the lid applied with a gilt Imperial eagle
Condition
Excellent condition. The silk exterior of the box frayed around the edges.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich (1878-1918), brother of Emperor Nicholas II, celebrated his 20th birthday on 22 November [O.S.] 1898, the inscribed date. Given the Imperial eagle applied to the lid of the Fabergé silk case, the object was presumably a gift from one of his Imperial relations.