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A Fabergé Photograph Frame, Workmaster Karl Gustav Hjalmar Armfelt, St. Petersburg, circa 1900
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- marked with workmaster's initials, Fabergé in Cyrillic, and 88 standard
- Nephrite, glass, gold, photograph, mother of pearl, silver, gold, pearls, rubies
- Height 3 in.
- 7.6 cm
of triangular shape, the carved nephrite face applied with three vari-color gold arrows set with cabochon rubies and with laurel wreaths, the circular aperture set with a border of silver-grey seed pearls, with an image of Emperor Nicholas II and Czarevich Alexei in a small boat, with mother of pearl back and silver, scrolling strut
Condition
some slight loss to two pearls at upper left, one pearl at upper right replaced and glue is still apparent; the nephrite possibly renewed
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.