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A rare Fabergé silver triptych frame, workmaster Victor Aarne, St Petersburg, 1899-1904
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Silver, paper
- height 22cm, 8 3/4 in.
the three panels rectangular with glazed fronts within chased leaf borders, the corners with rosettes, the side panels hinged, on arched reeded legs and paw feet, ribbon tie surmount, the backs of silver, the central panel inscribed in German and dated 'Farewell party/ St Petersburg/ 29 Dec. 1898/ 10 Jan. 1899', struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard, the side panels containing cards with signatures in pencil of the party attendees headed 'Wladimir/ 29 Dec 1898/ 10 Janvier 1899', the central panel containing a modern print of an unrelated circa 1865 photograph of the future Emperor Alexander III and three of his cousins
Condition
Excellent condition, some pins lacking.
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"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."