Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons
Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons
A jewelled gold portrait snuff box, Friedrich Köchli, St Petersburg, circa 1890
Auction Closed
December 2, 04:59 PM GMT
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A jewelled gold portrait snuff box, Friedrich Köchli, St Petersburg, circa 1890
rectangular with cut corners, the lid applied with a later portrait miniature on ivory of Nanette Heine in a velvet gown, signed Stieler, within frame set with later diamonds, below an Imperial crown over diamond-set ribbon, interior lined with rose gold, struck with workmaster's initials, 56 standard, the rim further struck ‘17’ and ‘24’
width 8.9 cm, 3 1/2in.
This lot contains ivory. Due to recent changes in the laws of many countries (e.g. US, France) Sotheby’s recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict the import of elephant ivory and prohibit the import of African elephant ivory. Please note that Sotheby’s will not assist buyers with CITES licence applications where a buyer elects to either collect or arrange their own shipping, nor will Sotheby’s assist with the international movement of ivory by air, either as freight or through hand carry. Sotheby’s shipping will only assist in shipping the lot to either domestic UK or EU destinations, where delivery is made by road transport. A buyer’s inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.
Otto F. Ernst Collection, Wiesbaden
Gold- und Silberschmiedearbeiten vom 15. - 19. Jahrhundert. Städtisches Museum Wiesbaden, 1968, no. 292