Lot 258
- 258
A Russian Silver and Translucent Enamel Photograph Frame, Andrei Gurianov, St. Petersburg, circa 1910
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- enamel, silver, plastic
- Length 4 1/4 in.
- 11.4 cm
of arched shape and enameled bright daffodil yellow over a sunburst guilloché ground, set with silver foliate design from which hangs a silver berried wreath with collet-set pearls, with oval aperture, the reverse with silver, shaped strut
Provenance
Sotheby's Geneva, 18 and 19 November 1996, lot 472, illustrated
Condition
with pearl missing and small chip to enamel near aperture
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Andrei Gurianov (often spelled Gorianov in English-language sources) was a St. Petersburg jeweler and enameler whose shop was located near that of Fabergé. As the offered lot demonstrates, his work was of very high quality and his small enameled works were often retailed by Fabergé.