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A Fabergé silver-gilt and enamel frame, Moscow, 1908-1917
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, enamel, ivory, paper
- height 7cm, 2 3/4 in.
square, the surface enamelled in translucent steel blue over wavy engine-turning within opaque white line borders, containing a photograph of a lady, probably Baroness Aline von Gasser, ivory back, circular silver-gilt strut, struck K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 84 standard, scratched number MI(?)1117
Condition
The frame in generally very good condition, with some visible firing flaws to the enamel. The thick ivory back has shrunk considerably, with losses at the lower corners.
"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."