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Rare jewelled two-colour egg bonbonniere, 1896-1908 (gold, silver-gilt & guilloche enamel)
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Rare jewelled two-colour egg bonbonniere, 1896-1908 (gold, silver-gilt & guilloche enamel)
3931004 Rare jewelled two-colour egg bonbonniere, 1896-1908 (gold, silver-gilt & guilloche enamel) by Faberge, Carl (1846-1920) (firm of); height: 4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Faberge and with the workmaster's mark of Henrik Wigstrom, St. Petersburg, 1896-1908, with scratched inventory number 3139. The body enamelled in pale blue over moire guilloche ground with painted sepia of ribbon-tied foliage and applied with a stylized two-color gold laurel-leaf rim, set at each end with a cabochon ruby and forming stylized alternated cartouches enclosing either open-work trellis with rosettes on sky blue guilloche enamel or a gold-mounted rosette set with a ruby cabochon, the hinged cover with a sea blue guilloche enamel band, enclosing a gold-mounted rose-cut diamond thumbpiece with gold leaves on each side and surmounted by a tied ribbon, marked.); Photo © Christie's Images; Russian, out of copyright
Media ID 22757928
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This print showcases a rare jewelled two-colour egg bonbonniere created by the renowned Russian jeweler, Carl Faberge. Crafted between 1896 and 1908, this exquisite piece is made of gold, silver-gilt, and guilloche enamel. Standing at a height of 4 cm, it is truly a miniature work of art. The body of the bonbonniere features delicate pale blue enamel over moire guilloche ground adorned with painted sepia ribbon-tied foliage. The rim is beautifully embellished with stylized two-color gold laurel leaves and set with cabochon rubies on each end. Alternating cartouches enclose open-work trellis designs or gold-mounted rosettes set with ruby cabochons. The hinged cover adds to the allure of this piece with its sea blue guilloche enamel band. Opening it reveals a stunning surprise - a gold-mounted rose-cut diamond thumbpiece accompanied by intricate gold leaves on either side and topped off with an elegant tied ribbon. Marked by Faberge himself and bearing the workmaster's mark of Henrik Wigstrom from St. Petersburg, this bonbonniere also boasts a scratched inventory number for authenticity purposes. Captured in this photograph by Christie's Images, this remarkable creation from Faberge's firm now resides in a private collection. Its timeless beauty continues to captivate admirers as it represents the epitome of luxury craftsmanship during Russia's golden age.
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