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A diamond-set gold and enamel Order of St. Anne, 2nd Class, workmaster Carl Blank, Hahn, St. Petersburg, circa 1895
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- gold, enamel, diamonds
- height 2 7/8 in. (72 mm) with suspension ring; width 1 7/8 in. (48 mm)
of bulbous form, centered with an enamel image of St. Anne surrounded by 19 diamonds, the arched spandrels and suspension pin also set with diamonds, the cross enameled bright strawberry red over a guilloché ground, the suspension ring 56 standard, the suspension pin engraved 22
Condition
missing one stone at lower left, with some loss to enamel at top, probably from suspension pin
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
After 1874, the insignia with diamonds was only awarded to foreign dignitaries on the occasion of state visits. On this order with diamonds, see U. Tillander-Godenhielm, The Russian Imperial Award System, 1894-1917, Helsinki, 2005, p. 134. For comparatives, see Christie's, London 28 May 2012, lot 308 and Morton & Eden, London, 30 November 2010, lot 213 (an Order of St. Anne, 1st Class).