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a fabergé silver and translucent enamel bellpush and another bellpush, johann victor aarne and the third artel, st. petersburg, circa 1900
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- the first enameled bright blue, marked with initials of workmaster Johann Victor Aarne, Fabergé in Cyrillic, and 88 standard and also with scratched inventory number 3554
- Length of first bellpush 2 1/2 in.
- 6.4 cm
the first of a tapering triangular shape with bright blue translucent enamel over engine turning, the sides with inset panels of oyster enamel over an engine-turned ground enclosed by reeded borders, the top applied with two ribbon-tied laurel leaves and with moonstone cabochon pushpiece rising from a beaded ring; the second of ovoid shape with bands of pale apple green and pale peach transparent enamel over wavy engine-turning, with cabochon thumbpiece
Condition
the pushpiece of the first bellpush has a slight crack at the base
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.
Catalogue Note
Johann Victor Aarne (1863-1934) had his own workshop and was a supplier to Fabergé from 1880 to 1904, when he retired and sold his workshop to Hjalmar Armfelt. The Third Artel, located in St. Petersburg, was formed by a number of Fabergé's former workmen and was known for creating delicate objects decorated in guilloché enamel.