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A Fabergé jewelled gold, enamel and hardstone bowl, workmaster Feodor Afanassiev, St Petersburg, 1904-1908
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, rhodonite, enamel, diamonds
- width 17.2cm, 6 3/4 in.
oval, carved of rhodonite, the handles formed of 2-rouble gold coins of Emperor Peter I dated 1722 and 1720, part-enamelled in translucent red over hatching, each within four rose-cut diamonds and rings of opaque white enamel bound reeds above undulating gold ribbons, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 standard, in original wood box
Condition
In excellent condition, well preserved in the original wood box.
"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
For a similar example, with green enamelled 1751 and 1756 roubles of Elizabeth I, please see G. von Habsburg, Fabergé: Imperial Craftsman and His World, 2000, cat. no. 745, illustrated p. 285.