Antique Imperial Faberge Silver & Guilloché Enamel Desk Frame –CDV Empress Maria

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Antique Imperial Faberge Silver & Guilloché Enamel Desk Frame –CDV Empress Maria:
$8966.40

An exceptionally rare Imperial-era Fabergé presentation desk frame, crafted in solid silver and richly decorated with hand-engine-turned guilloché enamel in a vibrant blue tone. The frame houses an original Carte-de-Visite photographic portrait of Empress Maria Feodorovna, mother of Emperor Nicholas II.The fine ornamental enamel border displays elegant scrolling motifs, executed to the highest standards associated with Fabergé’s court workshops. The reverse retains its original leather backing and easel stand, showing honest age-appropriate wear consistent with genuine period use.This is not a later insert: the photograph is an authentic period CDV, professionally mounted, strongly suggesting the frame was produced as a presentation or personal desk piece, likely intended for an elite or court-connected recipient.Marks & AuthenticationClearly hallmarked K. FabergéMarked 84 silver standardAdditional workshop and quality punches visible (see close-up photographs)All marks are consistent with Imperial Fabergé production.ConditionOverall very good antique conditionEnamel vibrant with minor edge wear appropriate for ageSilver retains strong detail with light patinaOriginal leather backing intact with visible age and characterNo modern alterations or restorations noted.Historical SignificanceEmpress Maria Feodorovna was one of the most important female figures of European royalty. Objects bearing her likeness, particularly those produced by Fabergé, are highly sought after and rarely survive as complete original ensembles combining both portrait and frame.Why This Piece MattersAuthentic Fabergé workmanshipGenuine Imperial-era photographic portraitRare complete survival with original backingMuseum-quality presentation object suitable for serious collectors of royal, court, or luxury decorative artsShipping:Carefully packed, fully insured, and tracked.Guaranteed AuthenticityLifetime authenticity guarantee.Antique Imperial Faberge Silver & Guilloché Enamel Desk Frame –CDV Empress Antique Imperial Faberge Silver & Guilloché Enamel Desk Frame –CDV Empress Maria

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Description

An exceptionally rare Imperial-era Fabergé presentation desk frame, crafted in solid silver and richly decorated with Guilloché enamel in a vibrant blue tone. The frame houses an original Carte-de-Visite photographic portrait of Empress Maria Feodorovna, mother of Emperor Nicholas II.

The fine ornamental enamel border displays elegant scrolling motifs, executed to the highest standards associated with Fabergé’s court workshops. The reverse retains its original leather backing and easel stand, showing honest age-appropriate wear consistent with genuine period use.

This is not a later insert: the photograph is an authentic period CDV, professionally mounted, strongly suggesting the frame was produced as a presentation or personal desk piece, likely intended for an elite or court-connected recipient.

Marks & Authentication

Clearly hallmarked K. Fabergé
Marked 84 silver standart
It comes with an APPRAISAL CERTIFICATE FOR $10,000.00

Condition

Overall very good antique condition
Enamel vibrant with minor edge wear appropriate for age
Silver retains strong detail with light patina
Original leather backing intact with visible age and character

No modern alterations or restorations noted.

Historical Significance

Empress Maria Feodorovna was one of the most important female figures of European royalty. Objects bearing her likeness, particularly those produced by Fabergé, are highly sought after and rarely survive as complete original ensembles combining both portrait and frame.

Why This Piece Matters

Authentic Fabergé workmanship
Genuine Imperial-era photographic portrait
Rare complete survival with original backing
Museum-quality presentation object suitable for serious collectors of royal, court, or luxury decorative arts

Shipping:

Carefully packed, fully insured, and tracked.

Guaranteed Authenticity

Lifetime authenticity guarantee.

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