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A Fabergé nephrite bellpush with jewelled gold and enamel mounts, circa 1900
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- nephrite, gold, enamel, moonstone
- width: 5.4cm, 2 1/8 in.
rectangular with stepped and moulded sides, the top applied with a chased laurel wreath pieced with an arrow and set with a rose-cut diamond, the moonstone pushpiece above white opaque enamel bands, apparently unmarked
Provenance
Christie's Geneva, 16 May 1990, lot 84
Exhibited
The Fabulous Epoch of Fabergé, Tsarskoye Selo, 1992, catalogue no. 91, illustrated p. 110
Condition
Very good condition. The mount lacking one small sprig of laurel. The mechanism is loose 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. 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."