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A Fabergé Silver and Translucent Enamel Photograph Frame, Workmaster Karl Hjalmar Armfelt, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- silver, enamel, glass, wood, velvet, silk
- 7 7/8 x 6 7/8 in.; 20 x 17.5 cm
rectangular, the surface enamelled royal blue over a wavy engine-turned ground within acanthus tip and ribbon-tied reeded borders, the wood back with shaped silver strut, struck with workmaster's initials, K. Fabergé in Cyrillic, and 88 standard, also with British control marks, contained in fitted box of retailer A la Vieille Russie
Provenance
with A la Vieille Russie, New York
Millicent Rogers (1902-1953)
Thence by descent
Millicent Rogers (1902-1953)
Thence by descent
Condition
overall excellent condition; with deep, brilliant color and crisp chasing
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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.