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A Fabergé enamel, silver-gilt and seed pearl clock, workmaster Victor Aarne, St. Petersburg, 1899-1908
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver, gold, enamel, pearls, ivory
- diameter: 11.3cm, 4 1/2 in.
circular, enamelled in translucent scarlet over sunburst engine-turning within chased reeded outer border, centered with white enamel dial with black Arabic chapters and pierced gold hands within a seed pearl border, ivory back, scroll strut, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, scratched inventory number 57367, 88 standard
Condition
The glass covering the dial is scratched.The piece would benefit from professional clean. The ivory back is cracked.
"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."