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A Fabergé gold and hardstone bird pendant, workmaster Feodor Afanasiev, St Petersburg, 1908-1917
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Gold, hardsrone, rubies
- height overall: 4.8cm, 2in.
the chick carved of white chalcedony and set with ruby eyes and gold feet, perching in an egg-shaped gold frame, pendant loop, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 standard
Provenance
HIH Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna (1854-1920)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Excellent condition, well-made and charming. The surface of the bird lightly soiled.
"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."
Catalogue Note
For a similar example in amethyst by the same maker, please see G. von Habsburg, Fabergé: Imperial Craftsman and His World, 2000, no. 739, p. 284.