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A Fabergé Carved Agate Figure of a Falcon with Gold Legs and Diamond Eyes, St. Petersburg, circa 1900
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- With fitted holly wood box
- agate, gold, diamonds
- Height 1 1/8 in.
- 2.9 cm
depicted standing with folded wings, realistically modeled with chased gold feet and diamond-set eyes
Provenance
Sotheby Parke Bernet, December 10, 1976, lot 398
Exhibited
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1973-1976
Literature
The large number of carved hardstone figures of birds in the British Royal Collection demonstrates the popularity of these models with Fabergé's most discerning clientèle. The gold feet of the banded agate pigeon (RCIN 40032), the agate hen (RCIN 40450), and the agate cock pheasant (RCIN 40314) are similarly unmarked. See Caroline de Guitaut, Fabergé in the Royal Collection, London, 2003.
Condition
overall good condition
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.