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A Fabergé jewelled silver-gilt icon, workmaster Hjalmar Armfeldt, St Petersburg, 1904-1908
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- silver-gilt, enamel, tempera, panel
- height 7.5cm, 2 7/8 in.
formed as a six-pointed star, the beaded circular bezel set with rubies, the points cast with scrolling leaves within ropework borders on stippled grounds, containing an icon of St Angela Merici painted on metal, wood back, hinged suspension loop, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 16283, with its original velvet-lined case insert
Condition
Excellent condition. The wood back with a small loss to one corner.
"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."