Lot Essay
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BY FABERGÉ, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF VICTOR AARNE, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890, SCRATCHED INVENTORY NUMBER 59686
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A GUILLOCHÉ ENAMEL SILVER-MOUNTED PHOTOGRAPH FRAME
BY FABERGÉ, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF VICTOR AARNE, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890, SCRATCHED INVENTORY NUMBER 59686
Circular, the body enamelled in translucent green over a sunburst guilloché ground, centring a circular aperture within a seed-pearl mount, the outer reeded border surmounted by a ribbon twist, the ivory back with silver scroll strut and suspension loop, marked on border and strut
2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) high
BY FABERGÉ, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF VICTOR AARNE, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890, SCRATCHED INVENTORY NUMBER 59686
Circular, the body enamelled in translucent green over a sunburst guilloché ground, centring a circular aperture within a seed-pearl mount, the outer reeded border surmounted by a ribbon twist, the ivory back with silver scroll strut and suspension loop, marked on border and strut
2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) high
Provenance
Empress Alexandra Feodorovna (1872-1918), purchased from the St Petersburg Fabergé branch on 20 July 1899 for 80 roubles.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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