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A Fabergé hardstone commemorative egg pendant, Alfred Thielemann, St. Petersburg, circa 1902
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- height with loop: 2.5cm, 1in.
the bowenite egg applied with a badge for the Corps de Pages dated 1802-1902, with workmaster's initials, 56 standard
Provenance
Grand Duchess Elizabeth Mavrikievna, thence by descent
Christie's, New York, 16 April 1999, Lot 68
Christie's, New York, 16 April 1999, Lot 68
Condition
There are some very minor chips to the white enamel, which are hardly noticeable and do not detract from the piece; otherwise in overall good condition consistent with age.
"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
His Imperial Majesty's Corps of Pages was a military educational institution of a very high standard, which provided Pages for duty at the Court and which graduated officers for service in the army. The graduates had the unique privilege of joining any regiment of their own choice regardless of the existing vacancies; though, as a matter of etiquette, the consent of the Unit's officers was sought long beforehand. A small percentage of graduates entered the diplomatic or civil service.
On the left side of their tunic they wore the White Maltese Cross of the Corps de Pages. This was plain until 1902, after the Jubilee years the dates 1802-1902 and the cyphers for Alexander I and Nicholas II were added.