- 629
Three jewelled and gold-mounted hardstone egg pendants, St Petersburg
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- height of largest 2cm, 3/4 in.
the first of nephrite, applied with a diamond-set crowned double-headed eagle, maker's mark AT, probably for Alexander Tillander, 56 standard; the second of bowenite below an openwork grill set with diamonds and cabochon rubies, Friedrich Koechli, 56 standard; the third of nephrite, banded with opaque white enamel applied with diamonds within Celtic knot borders, partial maker's mark, possibly _K
Provenance
Kazan Collection
Literature
Illustrated, M. Ghosn, Collection William Kazan: Objets de Vertu par Fabergé, Paris, 1996, p. 226.
Condition
Generally in excellent condition. There is one small surface loss to the white enamel band.
"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."