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A Fabergé jewelled gold and enamel frame, workmaster Victor Aarne, St Petersburg, 1899-1904
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, siver, enamel, glass, ivory
- height 8.2cm, 3 1/8 in.
of shaped rectangular form, the surface of translucent apple green enamel over banded wavy engine-turning within bead and spindle borders, those of the bezel with translucent red and opaque white enamel, applied with collet-set cabochon rubies and two-colour gold ribbon-tied swags, ivory back, silver-gilt scroll strut, struck with workmaster’s initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 56 and 88 standards, scratched inventory number 10614
Provenance
From the collection of a titled Central European family, probably purchased directly from Fabergé
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
Excellent condition. The upper right corner with a small surface chip at the edge, visible in the catalogue photo. The ivory back with cracks.
"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."