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A Fabergé silver-gilt mounted enamel bell-push, workmaster Victor Aarne, St Petersburg, 1899-1903
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Silver, enamel, garnet, ivory
of rounded triangular form, the surface of translucent white enamel over wavy engine-turning, the top applied with a ribbon-tied laurel and berry heart centring the cabochon garnet pushpiece within a rosette, beaded borders, gadrooned pad feet, ivory base, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 4784
Condition
The enamel is unusually thick, suggesting that the object has been re-enamelled. There is a loss to the enamel at one side corner. The object has been re-wired.
"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."