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A FABERGÉ JEWELED GOLD AND TRANSPARENT ENAMEL EASTER EGG PENDANT AND A RUSSIAN GOLD AND TRANSPARENT ENAMEL EASTER EGG PENDANT, ST. PETERSBURG |
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- gold, enamel
- height 5/8 in., 1.5 cm
the first enameled in translucent ice blue over a hatched ground with a band of sapphires about the center, workmaster August Hollming, 56 standard, 1899-1903; the second enameled in lime green bisected with a band of ice blue between bands of opaque white, the ground hatched, Fedor Afanasiev, 56 standard, 1908-1917
Condition
the light blue egg with areas of loss and repair visible under black light, 2 stones replaced; the green and blue egg with areas of loss (primarily to upper layer of clear enamel) visible under magnification and blacklight
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.