- 651
A Fabergé Imperial four-colour gold and enamel frame, workmaster Johan Victor Aarne, St Petersburg, circa 1895
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, enamel. silver-gilt, ivory
- height: 10.8cm, 4 1/4 in.
rounded rectangular form, the aperture within green translucent enamel on an engine-turned chevron ground, the white enamel striped border wrapped with vari-coloured gold flower sprays, ivory back, silver-gilt scroll strut, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 56 and 88 standards, scratched inventory number 59808
Provenance
This object was a joint purchase by the Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, the Emperor billed on 11 August 1898 for half the total purchase price of 225 roubles.
Condition
Excellent condition. The ivory back with cracks at the corner screws, two repaired.
"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."