Lot 251
  • 251

14 Karat Gold, Platinum, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet, Vladimir Finnikov for Bolin, Russia

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • gold, diamond, pink sapphire, platinum
The gold scrollwork links decorated with flowerheads, with foliate accents set with old European and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately .70 carat, further set with three round pink sapphires weighing approximately .80 carat, length 7 3/8 inches, signed Bolin, struck with Cyrillic intials for V.F., 56 standard; circa 1898-1908. With fitted box signed in Cyrillic for Joseph Marshak, Kiev.

Condition

In good condition. The pink sapphires are a very bright, deep pink, they bear moderate surface abrasions due to wear and they range from lightly to moderately included. The round diamonds are approximately H-J color, VS-SI clarity. The rose-cut diamonds are similar in color to the round diamonds and are decorative in quality. The bracelet is fitted with a safety chain.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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.

Catalogue Note

Vladimir Yakovlevich Finikov was the Russian Court Jeweler Bolin's unofficial "chief jeweler" in St. Petersburg. Fabergé workmaster Michael Perchin married Finikov's daughter in 1884 and it is believed that part of his training was carried out unofficially in Finikov's workshop. See V. Skurlov, T. Fabergé et al., Mikhail Perkhin. Iuvelir firmy Faberzhe, St. Petersburg, 2011, pp. 17-18.