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A Fabergé gem-set gold and guilloché enamel cigarette case, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St. Petersburg, 1903/4-1908
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- struck with workmaster's initials, Fabergé in Cyrillic, the interior scratched with inventory number 17773
- gold, enamel, pearl
- height 3 3/8 in.
- 8.6 cm
of upright oval section, enamel transparent mauve over an engraved pattern of ribbon-tied floral swags over fine vertical lines on lid, body, top, and bottom, the borders mounted with tiny dove grey half-pearls, the gold rim set with larger collet-set white half pearls interspersed with chased leaves enameled with transparent green enamel against a stippled yellow gold ground and set within borders of opaque white enamel, the hinged lid opening by means of a faceted topaz pushpiece, 56 and 88 standards
Provenance
Collection of Lansdell K. Christie (1903-1965)
Gifted by the above to an associate, circa 1960
Gifted to the current owner by the above
Gifted by the above to an associate, circa 1960
Gifted to the current owner by the above
Condition
one small rim chip to cover, missing one piece of the three piece hinge, green ename4l missing from on leaf on the collar, otherwise good
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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.