Lot Essay
A similarly decorated gold-mounted frame by Michael Perchin from the collection of the Royal House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, was sold Christie's, London, 30 November 2015, lot 209.
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MARKED FABERGÉ, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF MICHAEL PERCHIN, ST PETERSBURG, 1899-1903, SCRATCHED INVENTORY NUMBER 8045
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A RARE JEWELLED TWO-COLOUR GOLD-MOUNTED NEPHRITE PHOTOGRAPH FRAME
MARKED FABERGÉ, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF MICHAEL PERCHIN, ST PETERSBURG, 1899-1903, SCRATCHED INVENTORY NUMBER 8045
Triangular shaped nephrite panel, applied with two-colour gold ribbon-tied laurel wreaths at corners, set with rose-cut diamonds, with the circular aperture within a seed-pearl and cabochon ruby set bezel, the ivory back with gold scroll strut and suspension loop, marked on strut and loop; in the original Fabergé wood case
4 in. (10.2 cm.) high
MARKED FABERGÉ, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF MICHAEL PERCHIN, ST PETERSBURG, 1899-1903, SCRATCHED INVENTORY NUMBER 8045
Triangular shaped nephrite panel, applied with two-colour gold ribbon-tied laurel wreaths at corners, set with rose-cut diamonds, with the circular aperture within a seed-pearl and cabochon ruby set bezel, the ivory back with gold scroll strut and suspension loop, marked on strut and loop; in the original Fabergé wood case
4 in. (10.2 cm.) high
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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