Descriptif du lot
A very similar photograph frame by Michael Perchin was sold Sotheby's, Geneva, 11 November 1981, lot 500.
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MARKED FABERGÉ, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF MICHAEL PERCHIN, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890, SCRATCHED INVENTORY NUMBER 50580
Details
A RARE TWO-COLOUR GOLD-MOUNTED GUILLOCHÉ ENAMEL MINIATURE PHOTOGRAPH FRAME
MARKED FABERGÉ, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF MICHAEL PERCHIN, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890, SCRATCHED INVENTORY NUMBER 50580
Of convex egg form, enamelled in translucent pink over a wavy guilloché ground, surmounted by a rose gold ribbon crest, the ivory back with a gold scroll strut, marked on border, loop and strut
2½ in. (6.4 cm.) high
MARKED FABERGÉ, WITH THE WORKMASTER'S MARK OF MICHAEL PERCHIN, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890, SCRATCHED INVENTORY NUMBER 50580
Of convex egg form, enamelled in translucent pink over a wavy guilloché ground, surmounted by a rose gold ribbon crest, the ivory back with a gold scroll strut, marked on border, loop and strut
2½ in. (6.4 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired by the parents of the present owner circa 1950s.
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.