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A Fabergé silver and enamel frame, workmaster Victor Aarne, St Petersburg, 1899-1904
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, enamel, bakelite
- width 10.8cm, 4 1/4 in.
rectangular, enamelled in translucent peach over wavy engine-turning within opaque white-striped thyrsus staffs wrapped with leaves, the bezel of green enamel with seed pearl corners, ribbon surmount, faux ivory back, silver scroll strut, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard
Literature
Illustrated, G. von Habsburg, Fabergé: Imperial Craftsman and His World, 2000, no. 699, p. 274.
Condition
Very good condition, with signs of previous gilding now nearly all worn off. The faux-ivory back presumably later. Attractive and well-made.
"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."