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The Trafalgar Egg, An enamel, silver-gilt and parcel-gilt metal commemorative egg, Theo Faberge, Birmingham, 2005
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- The Trafalgar Egg, An enamel, silver-gilt and parcel-gilt metal commemorative egg, Theo Faberge, Birmingham, 2005
- Theo Fabergé, Birmingham, 2005
- silver-gilt, parcel gilt metal, enamel
- 18cm., 7 1/8 in. high
the upper section applied with reliefs of the Battle of Trafalgar and Nelson's Naval Medal on translucent blue enamel over chevron engine-turning, surmounted by a Russian Imperial crown set with a cabochon sapphire, the egg opening to reveal a parcel-gilt metal bust of Nelson, after Flaxman, the base applied with rope-festooned anchors, spreading foot, the base inscribed 'Theo Faberge / Sarah Faberge / No.12', in fitted case
Provenance
Commissioned by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and City Livery Yacht Club from Théo Faberge and sold Sotheby’s London, Trafalgar: Nelson and the Napoleonic Wars, 5 October 2005, lot 266
Where acquired by the owner.
Where acquired by the owner.
Condition
overall good condition apart from Nelson's bust: the gilding partially off due to vert-de-gris.
"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."