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A silver-mounted enamel frame, St Petersburg, 1904-1908
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver, enamel, ivory
- width: 11cm, 4 3/8 in.
of arched and shaped rectangular form, enamelled in translucent powder blue over moiré engine-turning, the two apertures bordered with chased and gilt acanthus, ivory back, gilt-metal strut, struck with partial workmaster's initials _A(?), 88 standard
Provenance
Christie's Geneva, 19 November 1991, lot 337
Condition
The enamel in excellent condition. The silver originally gilt, now mostly worn. The ivory back with narrow chip at edge, approx. 19mm wide. Three (of eight) screws lacking.
"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."