- 306
A Fabergé Silver, Translucent Enamel, and Wood Photograph Frame, Workmaster Anders Nevalainen, St. Petersburg, circa 1910
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- the wood frame applied with the gilded Cyrillic initial B beneath a crown; marked with workmaster's initials, K. Fabergé in Cyrillic, and 88 standard
- 19 1/4 x 17 in.
- 49 x 43 cm
Rectangular, enameled in translucent pale lavender over a wavy guilloché ground and applied with a wreath of two laurel leaf branches tied with a bow-knot at the bottom set between a ribbon-tied reeded bezel and a beaded border, set in a wood frame with a wood back and strut
Provenance
The crowned Cyrillic initial B is for Tsarevich Boris of Bulgaria (1894-1943), godson of Emperor Nicholas II of Russia.
Condition
overall good condition; there is some evidence that the silver was once extensively gilded; the wooden surface with several scratches
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Although Boris' parents, Ferdinand I (1861-1948) and Marie-Louise of Bourbon-Parma (1870-1899) were Roman Catholics, Boris, who would be ruling a traditionally Orthodox nation, was received into the Orthodox church on February 14, 1896 with Nicholas II as his godfather. Several months after Nicholas' death in July 1918, Ferdinand I of Bulgaria abdicated and Boris ascended the throne as Tsar Boris III.