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a russian art nouveau gold, jeweled, and translucent enamel pendant locket, st. petersburg, circa 1900
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- with indistinct maker's mark and 56 standard, and with later Soviet control marks
- Height 1 3/8 in.
- 3.5 cm
the pendant loop ornamented with a bow set with rose diamonds, the front enameled in translucent oyster over a wavy ground, centered with two flowers, the bud and leaves of one set with diamonds, and the bud of the second set with a ruby and with extravagant varicolored gold leaves, opening to reveal two, tear drop shaped, glass-covered apertures
Condition
the polished gold of the back with some scratches 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.
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.