Lot 356
  • 356

A Fabergé jewelled gold, enamel and hardstone bellpush, workmaster Victor Aarne, St Petersburg, 1899-1904

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Gold, enamel, nephrite, moonstone, diamonds
  • diameter 5.1cm, 2in.
of stepped circular form, carved of nephrite, the moonstone pushpiece set in a white opaque enamelled concave dome within a two-colour gold laurel quatrefoil set with rose-cut diamonds, on silver-gilt gadrooned bun feet, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 9890

Condition

Excellent condition.
"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."