Lot Details
Description
A Fabergé wood and enamel frame, Third Artel, St Petersburg, 1908-1917
of rectangular shape, with applied leaf-tip border, four silver-gilt scrolling decorations with flowers and foliage
applied in each corner, the aperture decorated with pastel blue enamel over wavy engine-turned ground between
a bound reed border and a leaf-tip border, wooden back and strut, struck with 3YaA (Cyrillic), Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88
standard
height 19cm, 7¾in.
Condition Report
Overall in very good condition; with only minor surface wear and scratches consistent with age, especially to the wooden components.
"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."