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A Fabergé jewelled gold, enamel and hardstone frame, workmaster Hjalmar Armfelt, St Petersburg, circa 1910
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- hardstone, enamel, gold, mother of pearl
- height 7.6cm, 3in.
of arched rectangular form with projecting corners, carved of Kalgan jasper, the upper corners applied with four-colour gold floral wreaths and bows set with rose-cut diamonds, the lower corners with diamonds, ribbon-bound white enamel bezel, mother of pearl back, silver-gilt scroll strut, struck with workmaster's initials, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 17026, in original Fabergé wood case
Condition
Excellent condition. One tiny chip to the upper right edge of the hardstone.
"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."