Lot Essay
Prince Konstantin Radziwill (1850-1920) married Louise Blanc, heir to the famous 'The best casino de Monte Carlo'.
BY FABERGÉ
Details
A silver-mounted guilloché enamel wooden photograph frame
by Fabergé
Rectangular, with stylized foliage mounts enclosing a border of translucent mauve enamel over a moiré ground, the rectangular bezel surmounted by ribbon-tied festoons and swags, set into a plain wooden frame, shaped wooden strut, enclosing a photograph under glass of Prince Konstantin Radziwill with a dedication on the middle left dated 1916, apparently unmarked
12½ in. (31.8 cm.) high
The inscription on the photograph reads: 'For my Little Anka Constantin Petrograd 1916'
by Fabergé
Rectangular, with stylized foliage mounts enclosing a border of translucent mauve enamel over a moiré ground, the rectangular bezel surmounted by ribbon-tied festoons and swags, set into a plain wooden frame, shaped wooden strut, enclosing a photograph under glass of Prince Konstantin Radziwill with a dedication on the middle left dated 1916, apparently unmarked
12½ in. (31.8 cm.) high
The inscription on the photograph reads: 'For my Little Anka Constantin Petrograd 1916'
Provenance
Prince Konstantin Radziwill. Anna-Marie Radziwill (Prince Radziwill's niece). Then by direct descent to the present owner.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Sale room notice
Please note this item should to be described as:
Faberge,apparently unmarked
Provenance:
By family repute the sitter is representing Prince Radziwill.
Faberge,apparently unmarked
Provenance:
By family repute the sitter is representing Prince Radziwill.
Brought to you by
Natalia Sidlina
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