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A Fabergé carved hardstone pendant elephant charm, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- nephrite, gold, diamonds
- height (without suspension ring) 7/8 in., 2 cm
carved of nephrite and set with diamond eyes, the gold suspension loop struck with Cyrillic initials KF and 56 standard, suspended on a Russian gold chain, struck with obscured maker's marks and 56 standard
Condition
overall good condition
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.
Catalogue Note
The firm of Fabergé sold some very small carved hardstone animals for use as pendants. For a group of carved hardstone elephant pendants in the Kremlin collections, see Karl Faberzhe i mastera kamnereznogo dela, Moscow, 2011, pp. 145-146, nos. 156-158.