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A Fabergé hardstone dish with jewelled gold mounts, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, 1899-1903
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, diamonds, rubies, nephrite, hadstone
- width including handles 8.5cm, 3 3/8 in.
circular, carved of nephrite, the ropetwist handles set with rose-cut diamonds, the collet-set cabochon ruby terminals on leaf brackets, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, scratched inventory number 6305, further illegible scratched numbers
Condition
The rim has been knocked, causing an internal crack, giving a lighter appearance, visible in the catalogue photo. The terminals of the pins attaching the handles have been replaced.
"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."