NEPHRITE, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND MINIATURE BUCKET, BY FABERGÉ, St. Petersburg, ca. 1908. Maker's mark Henrik Wigström, scratched inventory no. 7204. Finely carved miniature nephrite bucket, with bracket enamelled translucent red and rimmed with diamonds. H ca. 8,8 cm. Original fitted case no longer available. Provenance: - A La Vieille Russie, New York. - Private property Switzerland, acquired at the above address in 2012. This object will be auctioned by Koller Auktion on behalf of the “Betreibungs- und Stadtammannamt Zürich 5” (Debt Collection and Enforcement Office Zurich District 5). It is a compulsory auction. The special auction conditions apply, which are set out at the end of the catalogue. In particular, please note that the object can only be handed over to the successful bidder after expiry of the 10-day appeals period.

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