Lot 423
- 423
A Fabergé jewelled gold and enamel frame, workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, circa 1890
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Gold, enamel, diamond, ivory
- height: 5.6cm, 2 1/4 in.
of shaped rectangular form, the surface of translucent tobacco-coloured enamel over chevron engine-turning within a border of raised lobes, the oval aperture with rose-cut diamond-set bezel below two-colour gold laurel swags hung from rosettes, ivory back, gold strut and hinged suspension loop, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 56 standard, scratched inventory number 44968
Provenance
Purchased from Wartski, London, by the parents of the current owners
Literature
Illustrated, Wartski advertisement, Connoisseur, April 1957
Condition
Excellent, very crisp condition, the ivory back with one corner loss
"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."