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An Imperial Presentation Fabergé jewelled gold brooch made for the Romanov Tercentenary, probably workmaster August Holmström, St Petersburg, 1913
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Gold, sapphire, diamonds
- height 4.3cm, 1 5/8 in.
formed as an openwork shield centring an Imperial eagle set with an oval-cut sapphire below dates 1613 and 1913 flanking a larger circular-cut sapphire, surmounted by a Cap of Monomakh set with a circular-cut diamond, later pin, scratched inventory number 3679
Condition
Excellent condition. The pin apparently replaced.
"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
A close variant of the design for this brooch appears in the Holmström design books, with tiny amethysts instead of the larger diamond in the Cap of Monomakh and with an amethyst drop (please see A. K. Snowman, Fabergé: Lost and Found, New York, 1993, p. 126.)