Lot 308
  • 308

A Fabergé jewelled gold and hardstone frame, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, 1899-1903

Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description

  • gold, nephrite, ivonrine (plastic)
  • height 10.3cm, 4 1/8 in.
the shaped rectangular panel carved of nephrite, applied with swags of ribbon-tied laurel hung from collet-set cabochon rubies, the oval aperture with seed pearl bezel below a rose-cut diamond-set bow, faux ivory back, gold strut, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 56 standard, scratched inventory number 7241, in wood Wartski case 

Provenance

Sotheby's New York, 12 June 1986, lot 287

Condition

Excellent, near perfect condition; the wood case with time wear.
"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."