Daria Khristova nee Chernenko
Department Director
Lot 90*
A silver and guilloché enamel photo frameFabergé, workmaster Viktor Aarne, St. Petersburg, 1898-1908
7 June 2017, 15:00 BST
London, New Bond Street£25,000 - £35,000
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A silver and guilloché enamel photo frame
Fabergé, workmaster Viktor Aarne, St. Petersburg, 1898-1908
rectangular form, face with circular opening outlined with chased silver laurel border and crowned with a silver bow, translucent oyster white-colored enamel over moiré engine-turning ground; upper corners applied with chased neo-classical wreaths, bottom with chased patinated silver oak-leaf garland suspended from bows, four corners applied with small acorns and oak leaves, all within bound reed border, reverse backed by wood panel with wood strut, each silver mount marked separately, 84 standard
17.8 x 15.5cm (7 x 6 1/8in).
rectangular form, face with circular opening outlined with chased silver laurel border and crowned with a silver bow, translucent oyster white-colored enamel over moiré engine-turning ground; upper corners applied with chased neo-classical wreaths, bottom with chased patinated silver oak-leaf garland suspended from bows, four corners applied with small acorns and oak leaves, all within bound reed border, reverse backed by wood panel with wood strut, each silver mount marked separately, 84 standard
17.8 x 15.5cm (7 x 6 1/8in).
Footnotes
An exceptionally beautiful example of the guilloché enameling technique and fine quality of the silver-work associated with leading workmasters of the firm. Many layers of pearl white and translucent enamel were applied over the finely engraved wavy lines, creating radiating and shimmering effect. The final result is a work of mesmerizing beauty and unsurpassed quality of enamel work perfected by the Faberge firm.