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An Imperial Fabergé jewelled gold, enamel and hardstone egg pendant, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St Petersburg, 1908
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, enamel, diamonds, white chalcedony
- height excluding loop 1.6cm, 5/8 in.
carved of white chalcedony, the cap with three reserves of translucent pink enamel over hatched surfaces within white line borders and chased leaves, the central ring set with rose-cut diamonds, gold loop, struck with workmaster's initials, 72 standard, scratched inventory number 80654
Provenance
Purchased by Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna in 1908 for 75 roubles, the invoice from Fabergé recording the object in Russian as 'egg' among four others ranging in price from 45 to 75 roubles.
Condition
Excellent, near perfect condition.
"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."