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A silvered portrait medallion of Emperor Nicholas II, Charles Bertault (Berto) Foundry, St Petersburg, 1897
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, velvet, board, gilt bronze
- height overall 16.2cm, 6 3/8 in.; diameter of sight 9.1cm, 3 5/8 in.
silver on copper plaque, the Emperor in profile wearing the frock coat of the Life-Guards Horse-Grenadiers Regiment within full Imperial inscription, the truncation inscribed Ch. Bertault and dated 1897, in original green plush-covered frame with gilt-metal bezel and Imperial crown surmount, the silk back with strut
Condition
Very good condition. The medallion and mount in excellent condition. The plush frame worn, stained and with fraying at the back.
"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
The Bertault Foundry also produced this medallion in bronze. An identically-framed bronze example sold, Sotheby's New York, 14 October 2015, lot 135.