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A RUSSIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER AND ENAMEL LARGE IMPERIAL PRESENTATION PHOTOGRAPH FRAME, FABERGÉ, ST. PETERSBURG, WORKMASTER HJALMAR ARMFELDT, ASSAYMASTER A. RICHTER, 1899-1908 |
Estimate
40,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base and with scratched inventory number 13841
- height 13 1/8 in, width 9 5/8 in.
- 33.2 cm, 24.5 cm
the surface with pink guilloché enamel between bands of laurel and leaf tips, laurel swags pendant from a ribbon bow above a gilt Imperial crown, fluted baluster feet, wooden back, with original photograph, signed and dated 1908, of Nicholas II by the Boissonnas et Eggler Studio, St. Petersburg
Provenance
Christie's New York, March 23, 1983, lot 417
Condition
chip to enamel at lower left corner just under aperture, scratches to wood back and chain for strut replaced in wire, otherwise good, impressive size and nice original photo
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.