Lot 563
- 563
A Fabergé silver, enamel and wood frame, workmaster Hjalmar Armfeldt, St Petersburg, 1899-1904
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver, enamel, wood
- height 25cm, 9 3/4 in.
rectangular, the bezel of translucent periwinkle enamel over moiré engine-turning within reeded and bound reed borders, wood surround, back and strut, struck with workmaster's initials and Fabergé in Cyrillic, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 12242, containing a photograph of a young man in uniform and pince-nez
Condition
Excellent condition. There is a small split to the wood back, approx. 8mm long, at the lower edge.
"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."