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A Russian Gold, Silver and Enamel Locket-Pendant, Erik Kollin, St. Petersburg, pre-1899
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- height 1 1/8 in.
- 2.9 cm
in the form of a helmet of the Imperial Horse Life Guards, hinged and opening to reveal two glazed compartments.
Provenance
Sold, Christies, New York, April 12, 1988, lot 235
Sold, Sotheby's, New York, December 8, 1992, lot 197
Literature
Erik Kollin was head workmaster for the firm of Fabergé 1870-1885/6 and this helmet-locket was quite possibly produced during this period. For a similar helmet-charm by Kollin in the collection of the State Hermitage Museum, see Géza von Habsburg, et al, Fabergé: Imperial Craftsman and His World, London, 2000, no. 310, p. 157.
Condition
no apparent damage
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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.