Lot 341
  • 341

A Fabergé silver-gilt, enamel and wood frame, workmaster Johan Victor Aarne, St Petersburg, 1899-1904

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver, enamel, holly wood,
  • width 29.6cm, 11 5/8 in.
rectangular, the bound reed bezel within translucent green enamel over moiré engine-turning applied with laurel swags and rosettes below a tied ribbon, birch wood surround, back and strut, struck (on an interior folding tab) with workmaster's initials, 88 standard, containing a postcard image of the four Grand Duchesses

Provenance

Sotheby's New York, 22 April 2005, lot 229

Condition

The enamel in perfect order; the ribbon surmount likely a replacement and slightly loose; the back with age cracks below the strut, as expected.
"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."