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A Fabergé silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel miniature kovsh, workmaster Feodor Rückert, Moscow, 1908-1917
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- silver-gilt, enamel
- height 8cm, 3 1/4 in.
the circular bowl with pierced upright handle, the surfaces enamelled with shaded geometric motifs and stylised flowerheads on dark green grounds, with cloison coils and dripped overlay, struck K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant overstriking workmaster's initials, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 33242
Provenance
Sotheby's Geneva, 18 November 1993, lot 594
Sotheby's Geneva, 19 May 1998, lot 211
Sotheby's Geneva, 19 May 1998, lot 211
Condition
Very good condition. The right hand side of the bowl with a small area of loss to the enamel. The gilding of the interior of the bowl worn down to the silver and with light scratches. The base of the handle and the rim of the foot also with wear to the gilding, to the silver 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. 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."