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A Fabergé gold locket fob seal, workmaster August Holmström, St Petersburg, circa 1865
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Gold, paper, lapis lazuli
- height: 2.2cm, 7/8 in.
formed as a measure of weight, one Pud, with thick handle, the base opening to reveal two black and white photographs, the lapis lazuli matrix engraved with the Order of Guelph, with workmaster's initials, 56 standard
Provenance
HRH Princess Thyra of Denmark, Duchess of Cumberland (1853-1933)
Thence by descent until sold, Sotheby's London, Imperial and Royal Presents, 24 November 2008, lot 29
Exhibited
Munich, Kunsthalle der hypo-Kulturstiftung, Fabergé Hafjuwelier de Zaren, 5 December 1986 - 22 February 1987, cat. no. 149
Munich, Kunsthalle der Hypo-Kulturstiftung, Fabergé-Cartier Rivalen am Zarenhof, 28 November 2003 - 12 April 2004, cat. no. 216
Munich, Kunsthalle der Hypo-Kulturstiftung, Fabergé-Cartier Rivalen am Zarenhof, 28 November 2003 - 12 April 2004, cat. no. 216
Literature
Géza von Habsburg, Fabergé Hofjuwelier de Zaren, Munich, 1986, p.150
Géza von Habsburg, Fabergé-Cartier Rivalen am Zarenhof, Munich, 2003, p.219
Géza von Habsburg, Fabergé-Cartier Rivalen am Zarenhof, Munich, 2003, p.219
Condition
Very good condition. One photo compartment lacking its glazing.
"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."