- 437
A Fabergé hardstone egg pendant, workmaster Feodor Afanassiev, St Petersburg, circa 1910
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- GOLD AND NEPHRITE
- width excluding loop 1.8cm, 3/4 in.
carved of grey agate as a crouching rabbit, rose-cut diamond-set eyes, gold loop, struck with workmaster's initials
Condition
One diamond eye missing, otherwise excellent 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. 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."
Catalogue Note
Please compare with the nearly identical Perchin example which sold, Sotheby's London, 9 June 2010, lot 614, illustrated, Wartski, London, Japonisme: From Falize to Fabergé, The Goldsmith and Japan, ex. cat., no. 184, p. 98. The catalogue notes that the compressed form of these pendants was inspired by a Japanese ojime.