- 532
A Fabergé silver and enamel frame, workmaster Victor Aarne, St Petersburg, circa 1895
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- silver, enamel, ivory, paper
- diameter 8.6cm, 3 3/8 in.
circular, the surface of translucent pale blue enamel over radiating engine-turned waves, the border cast and chased as a coiling snake, the bezel set with seed pearls, containing a photograph of a lady, probably Baroness Aline von Gasser, the reverse stamped H. Laurent, St Petersburg, ivory back, silver scroll strut, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard
Condition
The silver and enamel are in excellent condition (though the silver may have been gilded which has now worn), the ivory back with loss to one side.
"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."