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An Imperial Fabergé gold-mounted enamel frame, workmaster Victor Aarne, St Petersburg, 1899
Estimate
22,000 - 28,000 GBP
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Description
- silver-gilt, gold, enamel, seed-pearl, ivory
- height 7.4cm, 2 7/8 in.
heart-shaped, the surface of translucent orange enamel over banded sunburst engine-turning within a gadrooned border, the oval aperture with seed pearl bezel within ribbon-hung vari-coloured gold floral boughs, ivory back, scroll strut, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 and 56 standards, scratched inventory number 1755, in original wood box
Provenance
Purchased by Empress Alexandra Feodorovna on 1 May 1899 for 100 roubles. Curiously, a second invoice, dated 21 May 1899, was sent to the Imperial Cabinet for half the amount, suggesting that the decision was taken in the interim to split the cost between the Cabinet and the Empress' household.
Purchased at Wartski, London, in 1963 by the present owner
Condition
Excellent condition, one petal of one flower very slightly bent and the ribbon and flowerhead mounted to the left edge of the frame very slightly loose.
"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."