- 401
A Fabergé jewelled gold and enamel commemorative brooch, Moscow, 1912
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gold, enamel, diamonds, emeralds
- height 3.3cm, 1 1/4 in.
the surface of translucent white enamel over sunburst engine-turning, applied with Roman numeral XV in square-cut emeralds within leaf trails above the gold date 27.VIII.1912, the laurel border bound with rose-cut diamond ribbons tied at the surmount, struck KF in Cyrillic
Condition
Excellent condition. The reverse with very light surface scratches, tiny chips to some of the emeralds.
"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
This brooch commemorates the 15th wedding anniversary of Princess Ingeborg of Denmark and Prince Carl of Sweden. The daughter of Crown Prince Frederick, later King Frederick VIII, of Denmark married the third son of King Oscar II of Sweden on 27th August 1897 at the Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen. Paragons of domesticity, the couple went on to be grandparents of three European monarchs: King Harald V of Norway, King Baudouin of the Belgians and King Albert II of the Belgians.