- 637
Empress Maria Alexandrovna: A gold bracelet, Samuel Arnd, St Petersburg, circa 1875
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Gold, ivory
- length 19.5cm, 7 3/4 in.
the links, shoulders and bezel cast and chased with scrolls and foliage, set with a miniature portrait on ivory of Empress Maria Alexandrovna (1824-1880), consort of Alexander II, wearing ermine robes and Imperial crown, by Wegner, signed in Cyrillic (l.r), 56 standard, in original leather case
Condition
Excellent condition, the reverse with light surface marks consistent with age and use. UV examination reveals no apparent signs of retouching to the miniature.
"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
Alexander Matveevich Wegner (1824-1894) was a portrait miniaturist who was promoted to Academician of the St Petersburg Academy of Fine Arts in 1858 having completed his studies there. The pinnacle of his career arrived in the 1870s when he produced miniatures of Emperor Alexander II and Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna, both of which are now to be found in the Hermitage. The latter is depicted soon after her eighteenth birthday with the Star of St Catherine proudly on display. The present lot complements this group, portraying the Empress Consort of All the Russias towards the end of her life which was plagued by illness induced by the damp climate of St Petersburg.