Bidspirit auction | Russian Faberge (attrib) Nephrite, Silver

Russian Faberge (attrib) Nephrite, Silver and Enamel Desk Clock with Rabbit Decoration, Circa 1900 - Keywords: Imperial Russian, Karl Fabergé, Nephrite, Nephrite Clock, Desk Clock, Silver, Parcel Gilt, Enamel, Guilloché Enamel, Rabbit, Woodland Scene, 84 Silver, Early 20th Century, Russian Decorative Arts Summary: Fabergé (attrib) Russian silver and workmaster touchmark *AN*-The AN marking is the cyrilic marking of Albert Holmström who served as chief jewelers and workmasters for the House of Fabergé in St. Petersburg.This work is featuring a rectangular dark green nephrite jade panel mounted with a swiss made circular clockworks framed by translucent green guilloché enamel and a gilt bezel. The white dial is marked with black Roman numerals and enclosed within a finely enameled silver surround. The nephrite panel is further embellished with parcel-gilt silver appliqués depicting stylized flowers, scrolling foliate ornament, and a naturalistic woodland scene with two rabbits. Decorative gilt suspension mounts complete the elegant composition. Hallmarked 84 silver, the clock is executed in silver with parcel gilding, enamel, and nephrite, and reflects the refined craftsmanship associated with early 20th-century Russian decorative arts very much consistent in the style of Karl Fabergé works Marks: Standard Russian 84 silver mark. Measurement: 7 x 6 in. (17.8 x 15.2 cm.) approx Condition: Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot's description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale. All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use. Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA's should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions. Accordingly, works are sold as ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work's art-historical significance.