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A FABERGÉ SILVER-MOUNTED WOOD PHOTOGRAPH FRAME, WORKMASTER ANDERS NEVALAINEN, ST. PETERSBURG, 1908-1917 |
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- wood, gold, gilded silver, glass
- 11 1/2 x 8 in., 29 x 20.4 cm
rectangular, carved of tiger maple, the aperture within a light fruitwood border set with silver rosettes, husks, and anthemia, with beaded bezel, with photo of Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich signed in Latin and Cyrillic 'Wladimir le 29 8 1902 g. Tsarskoie Selo', the back with fitted wood strut, the aperture with polished bevel glass, struck with workmaster's initials, 88 standard
Provenance
Millicent Rogers (1901-1953)
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
The photograph frame in overall very good condition; it is possible that the light fruitwood was substituted for enamel panels. The signed photo with water damage along the lower border causing small discoloration
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.