- 547
A Fabergé jewelled gold and enamel brooch, workmaster Oskar Pihl, Moscow, circa 1895
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gold, enamel, diamond
- width 3.5cm, 1 3/8 in.
of shaped rectangular outline, the surface of translucent copper-hued peach enamel over engine-turned reeding, the chased scroll borders set with four circular-cut diamonds, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 standard
Condition
Excellent condition, the enamel is in especially interesting colour a bit more coppery than appears in the catalogue photograph
"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
Compare with the nearly identical belt buckle by Pihl, Sotheby's New York, 14 December 1984, lot 476.