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A Fabergé silver-gilt and enamel double frame, workmaster Anders Nevalainen, St Petersburg, circa 1895
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver, enamel, paper
- height 7.7cm, 3in.
in the form of a heart, the surface enamelled in translucent royal blue over banded wavy engine-turning, the oval apertures containing earlier hand-coloured photographs of Baron Rudolf von Gasser and his first wife Therese, ribbon tie surmount, silver-gilt back and strut, struck with workmaster's initials and K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 88 standard
Condition
Excellent condition, with some wear to the gilding. The screws have rust/corrosion preventing their removal without professional intervention. Some discolouration to the photo of the lady.
"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."