- 632
A Fabergé silver and enamel frame, workmaster Anders Nevalainen, St Petersburg, 1899-1908
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, enamel, wood
- height: 7.9cm, 3 5/8 in.
oval, the surface enamelled in translucent scarlet over wavy chevron engine-turning and applied with rosettes, wood back, scroll strut, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 8551
Condition
Excellent condition. The wood back with scratches, wear, and minor losses at two screw holes; also with two ivory plugs.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
For comparison, see the salmon pink frame by the same maker which contains a photograph of Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna, the Kazan Collection, illustrated, M. Ghosn, Collection William Kazan: Objets de Vertu par Fabergé, 1996, no. 36, p. 123.