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Elizaveta Mavrikievna: A Collection of Thirty-Three Miniature Easter Egg Pendants and Four Charms, circa 1890/1900
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- including a Fabergé translucent pink enamel egg with a girdle of diamonds, workmaster Michael Perchin (enamel losses), a white enameled egg with green and red flowers, marked on outer loop with initials of Fabergé workmaster Michael Perchin (enamel losses), a white enamel and gold egg set with a ruby, by Erik Kollin, a silver egg enameled in blue and white, by Alexander Tillander, one gold egg with sapphires and diamonds, by Eduard Schramm, a gold egg set with a diamond, by Victor Fink, and other various gold, silver, enameled, jeweled, and hardstone eggs by various makers, three with the Imperial monogram of Grand Duchess Elizaveta Mavrikievna, one steel egg with the gold Imperial monogram of Alexander III, and one silver egg-form charm with the Imperial monogram of Grand Duke Konstantin, all except four pieces attached to one gold and one gilded silver chain
Provenance
Grand Duchess Elizaveta Mavrikievna, born Princess Elisabeth Marie Agnes of Saxe-Altenburg (1865-1927). She married Grand Duke Konstantin Konstantinovich of Russia (1858-1915), the grandson of Emperor Nicholas I and an important Silver Age poet and playwright who wrote under the pseudonym KR. Grand Duke Konstantin Konstantinovich also served as the President of the Academy of Sciences, and as Inspector-General of Military Schools liberalized the education system. In addition, both he and Grand Duchess Elizaveta Mavrikievna were patrons of the visual arts and sponsored numerous exhibitions in St. Petersburg.
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
Some loss of enamel to several eggs, one hardstone chick reglued.
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.