- 552
A Fabergé hardstone pin tray, circa 1900
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- aventurine quartz, nephrite, diamonds, wood
- width 8.9cm, 3 1/2 in.
oval, carved of aventurine quartz with a pelta-shaped well, surmounted by two resting frogs carved of nephrite, their eyes set with rose-cut diamonds, in original Fabergé wood case
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 11-12 December 1979, lot 372
Property from the Estate of Frances H. Jones
Sold, Sotheby's New York, 21-22 April 2010, lot 120
Property from the Estate of Frances H. Jones
Sold, Sotheby's New York, 21-22 April 2010, lot 120
Condition
One frog's foot partially glows under black light suggesting a tiny repair otherwise in excellent condition and nicely made, the case lining torn from lid but present. Please see catalogue photo
"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."