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A Russian carved hardstone anteater, St. Petersburg, circa 1900
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- agate, diamond chips
- length 3 1/8 in. (8.2 cm); height 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
the giant anteater (myrmecophaga tridactyla) realistically carved of reddish brown striated agate, depicted standing on all four legs, with diamond-set eyes, possibly Fabergé
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner's grandfather from an estate sale at Bagden Hall in the 1960s
Condition
overall excellent condition, a few small nicks to underside of feet, consistent with age
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
For a similar anteater by Fabergé, see A.K. Snowman, The Art of Carl Fabergé, London, 1962, pl.XLIX. The anteater's presence in the collection of Badgen Hall suggests that it was acquired by Sir Thomas Norton (1845-1935) together with his first wife Alice Ada (1851-1892) or his second wife Jessie (1867-1959) and was inherited by his daughter Alice Mabel Race Norton (1878-1962).