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A Fabergé jewelled gold, enamel and hardstone frame, workmaster Hjalmar Armfelt, St Petersburg, 1899-1904
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gold, enamel, hardstone, rubies, diamond, mother or pearl
- height 9cm, 3 1/2 in.
the rectangular panel carved of white chalcedony, the aperture within raised opaque white enamel stripes set with cabochon rubies below four-colour gold floral festoons hung from rose-cut diamonds, ribbon and diamond surmount, mother of pearl back, silver-gilt scroll strut and pendant ring, struck with workmaster's initials, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 14351, in original wood case
Condition
A break at each side of the stone, visible in the catalogue photo, the surmount has been off and reattached.
"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."