Jan 30, 2019 10:00 EST
English & Continental Furniture / Old Masters/Russian Works of Art
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Fabergé Silver-Topped Gold-Mounted Chalcedony and Diamond Pendant
Workmaster August Holmström, St. Petersburg, circa 1890-1900, scratched inventory number 72552
The carved pelta-form chalcedony within a conforming rose-cut diamond-set border, surmounted by a rose-cut diamond-set suspension loop. Height of pendant, including suspension loop, 1 1/8 inches (3 cm).
Provenance:
Sotheby's, London, June 9, 2010, lot 639.
Sold for $8,750
Estimated at $10,000 - $15,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Fabergé Silver-Topped Gold-Mounted Chalcedony and Diamond Pendant
Workmaster August Holmström, St. Petersburg, circa 1890-1900, scratched inventory number 72552
The carved pelta-form chalcedony within a conforming rose-cut diamond-set border, surmounted by a rose-cut diamond-set suspension loop. Height of pendant, including suspension loop, 1 1/8 inches (3 cm).
Provenance:
Sotheby's, London, June 9, 2010, lot 639.
In good condition; the stone is brighter and more iridescent in person than it appears in the catalogue photo; light surface wear from use; one prong missing; the stone with minor inclusions but none surface reaching.
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Auction: English & Continental Furniture / Old Masters/Russian Works of Art, Jan 30, 2019
