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An Imperial Fabergé silver-gilt and enamel frame, workmaster Anders Nevalainen, St Petersburg, circa 1895
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, enamel, gold
- height 9cm, 3 1/2 in.
of convex egg form, the surface of translucent powder blue enamel over radiating engine-turned waves, the oval aperture with bound reed bezel, ribbon tie surmount, ivory back, scroll strut, struck with workmaster's initials and K.Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 16577
Provenance
Purchased by Empress Alexandra Feodorovna for 68 rubles in 1911
Christie's New York, 20 October 1998, lot 79
Christie's New York, 20 October 1998, lot 79
Condition
Excellent condition. The ivory backing with light scratches and lacking one screw. The gilding around the aperture very silghtly worn.
"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."