A Fabergé work box is the highlight of the Christie’s Russian works of art sale on November 29, 2010. The jewelled enamelled Imperial presentation snuff-box with the workmaster’s mark of Henrik Wigström was presented to the Turkish diplomat, Turkhan Pasha in December 1913 on behalf of Emperor Nicholas II.
This was probably to commemorate the end of his five year ambassadorship in St. Petersburg. In 1919 the snuff-box changed hands for the last time, when it was acquired by the family of the present owner. It is estimated at £400,000-600,000.
Almost 500 lots of Russian Art, including fine paintings, works of art and unique pieces of neo-Russian furniture will be included.
UPDATE: IT sold for £937,250 in a sale that realised £14.9 million.