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A Russian Varicolor Gold and Nephrite Hand Seal, Erik Kollin, St. Petersburg, circa 1899-1901
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- marked with workmaster's initials and with 56 standard. The white agate matrix cut with an anchor.
- Nephrite, gold, diamond
- Height 1 1/2 in.
- 3.8 cm
the egg-shaped handle of nephrite, the top mounted with a diamond, the reeded base tapering, the foot four-sided and with a laurel leaf border
Provenance
Collection of Grand Duke Alexander Mikhailovich, by tradition
A la Vieille Russie, New York
A la Vieille Russie, New York
Literature
Erik August Kollin (1836-1901) served as a journeyman in the atelier of August Holmström, Gustav Fabergé's chief jeweler, from 1858 to 1868. In 1870 he simultaneously began work for Peter Carl Fabergé and opened his own studio at no. 9 on St. Petersburg's Kazanskaya Street. It is generally agreed that he served as Fabergé's chief workmaster until 1885 or 1886, when he shifted his attentions to his own, private workshop, although he continued to be an occasional supplier to the Fabergé firm. See Géza von Habsburg, et al, Fabergé: Imperial Craftsman and His World, London, 2000, pp. 150-151.
Condition
overall good condition
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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.