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A Fabergé silver-mounted wood lamp, workmaster Hjalmar Armfelt, St Petersburg, 1899-1908
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver, wood
the amaranth plinth supported by silver winged lions and mounted with anthemia, the baluster form stem rising from acanthus leaves with further neo-Classical mounts, the collar with leaf tip border and bound laurel swags, the silver base with engraved inscription in Russian 'To Baron E. Iu. Nolde from the Office of the Committee of Ministers', struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard, with later shade, arms and finial
Provenance
Baron Emmanuel Iulievich Nolde (1854-1909)
Sotheby's Geneva, 15 November 1995, lot 499
The Collection of Lily and Edmond J. Safra, sold, Sotheby's New York, 3 November 2005, lot 45
Sotheby's Geneva, 15 November 1995, lot 499
The Collection of Lily and Edmond J. Safra, sold, Sotheby's New York, 3 November 2005, lot 45
Condition
In very good condition, the wood panels of the plinth with a few hairline cracks following the grain, possibly associated with desiccation. The silver base with very light scratches.
With later shade, silver shade support and finial. Sotheby's recommends consulting a professional electrician and does not guarantee the functionality of this item.
"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
Rising to prominence as an influential lawyer, Baron Emmanuel Nolde (1854-1909) managed the affairs of the Committee of Ministers from 1902. The committee was a non-legislative advisory board to the Emperor until 1906, from when it was known as the Council of Ministers, having been granted legislative authority. Nolde went on to serve as a Member of the State Council, the upper house of the Russian parliament, from 1906 and as a Privy Councillor from 1908.