Russian Works of Art, Fabergé & Icons

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A rare Fabergé silver-gilt, enamel and seed pearl tryptich clock and frame, workmaster Johan Victor Aarne, St Petersburg, 1880-1904

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Auction Closed

June 4, 04:28 PM GMT

Estimate

150,000 - 200,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A rare Fabergé silver-gilt, enamel and seed pearl tryptich clock and frame, workmaster Johan Victor Aarne, St Petersburg, 1880-1904

enamelled in translucent vivid apple-green and oyster-white over wavy engine-turning, the central panel containing the

clock with white enamel dial bordered by seed pearls, the enamel surrounds applied with berried foliage and rosettes,

the hinged side panels with empty rectangular frames bordered by seed pearls, and with shaped rectangular reserves

applied with swags and foliage, replaced back, struck with workmaster's initials, Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard,

scratched inventory number 60167

width open 21cm, 8¼in.

This lot should have a double dagger symbol in the printed catalogue. The item will be sold under the 'Temporary Importation Arrangement' and import VAT will be charged at 5% on the hammer price, although in appropriate circumstances the VAT may be cancelled or refunded. Please refer to the printed catalogue for further VAT information.