Lot 609
  • 609

A Fabergé silver, gold, enamel and pearl belt buckle, workmaster: August Hollming, St. Petersburg, 1899-1908

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • height: 6.3cm., 2½in.
shaped rectangular, the ground of translucent pale pink enamel over wavy engine-turning within scrolling diamond border, the strap hole applied with gold-set seed pearls, marked Fabergé with workmaster's initials and scratched inventory number 8337, 88 standard    

Condition

In overall good condition consistent with age and use.
"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

For a similar example, see K. Snowman, The Art of Carl Fabergé, 1962, pl. 225.