Lot 561
- 561
A Fabergé gold and enamel frame, workmaster Hjalmar Armfeldt, St Petersburg, 1904-1908
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, enamel
- height 10.3cm, 4in.
triangular, the surface enamelled in translucent mauve over sunburst engine-turning within a two-colour gold border chased with acanthus, the bezel of ribbon-tied white opaque enamel stripes, later silver-gilt back and strut, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 56 standard
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 27 June 1957, lot 156A
Condition
The enamel is in good, unrestored condition, with minor scratches at the tip of one corner. The frame was fitted with a timepiece sometime before the 1957 sale; to accomodate the winding mechanism, on the of the corners was drilled. The backing was possibly replaced at the same time. It is recommended that interested bidders should view this object in person.
"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."