Lot Essay
This lot is sold together with a letter from Messrs. Wartski describing this photograph frame.
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MARKED KF IN CYRILLIC FOR KARL FABERGÉ, MOSCOW, CIRCA 1890
Details
A RUSSIAN GOLD-MOUNTED GEMSET GUILLOCHÉ ENAMELLED PHOTOGRAPH-FRAME
MARKED KF IN CYRILLIC FOR KARL FABERGÉ, MOSCOW, CIRCA 1890
Circular, with beaded rim, the sunburst wavy ground enamelled in pale translucent purple, emanating from the rose-diamond bezel, with ivory back and A-scroll strut, marked on upper rim and strut, 8.5 cm. diam., containing an original photograph of H.R.H The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon (2)
MARKED KF IN CYRILLIC FOR KARL FABERGÉ, MOSCOW, CIRCA 1890
Circular, with beaded rim, the sunburst wavy ground enamelled in pale translucent purple, emanating from the rose-diamond bezel, with ivory back and A-scroll strut, marked on upper rim and strut, 8.5 cm. diam., containing an original photograph of H.R.H The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon (2)
Provenance
Displayed on a table in the drawing room of the private apartment of H.R.H. The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon (1930-2002) at Kensington Palace.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
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