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A Fabergé gem-set gold and guilloché enamel cigarette case, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St. Petersburg, 1908-17
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 USD
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Description
- struck with workmaster's initials, Fabergé in Cyrillic, and Soviet control marks, the interior with faint scratched inventory number, possibly 21630 or 21680
- gold, enamel, hardstone
- height 3 3/8 in.
- 8.6 cm
of upright oval section, enameled transparent royal blue over a moiré guilloché ground, two-color gold chased leaf borders, the red gold mount set with dove grey seed pearls, the hinged lid opening by means of a gold-mounted sapphire thumbpiece, 56 standard, in a fitted leather case of retailer Wartski
Provenance
Wartski, London
Collection of Lansdell K. Christie (1903-1965)
Gifted by the above to an associate, circa 1960
Gifted to the current owner by the above
Collection of Lansdell K. Christie (1903-1965)
Gifted by the above to an associate, circa 1960
Gifted to the current owner by the above
Condition
the hinge and spring tight, the edge of base with one small chip to enamel, two of the dove grey pearls possibly reset, overall good condition,
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.