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A RUSSIAN JADEITE, GOLD AND DIAMOND MOUNTED PHOTOGRAPH FRAME, struck with Fabergé mark, 84 Zoltniks, formed in the shape of a heart and mounted with easel back stand, the oval portrait reserve enclosed by red enamel border, in original case. 9.3cm high

A RUSSIAN JADEITE AND GUILLOCHÉ ENAMELLED PAPER KNIFE, bearing mark of Michael Perchin, of the Fabergé workshop, St Petersburg, with silver gilt terminal and fixing mount formed as a ribbon tied laurel leaf and contained within a presentation case, stamped 'Fabergé, St. Petersburg, Moscow & London'. 29cm long

A RUSSIAN VARI-GOLD AND GUILLOCHE ENAMEL PARASOL HANDLE, stamped Fabergé, 56 Zoltniks, and struck with work master initials 'M N', with jewelled finial and surrounded by a beaded border, the waisted handle picked out in cream and strawberry red enamel, set with brilliant cut diamonds and classical swags, threaded interior, 6.5cm high

A 20th Century Russian gilt decorated and engraved glass Fabergé egg, H. 9cm.

A Pair of Icons with Scenes from the Passion of ChristPALEKH, C. 180035 by 53.5cm (each). Provenance: Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons, Sotheby's London, 30 May 2012, Lot 488 Depicting "The Kiss of Judas" and "Christ before Pilate".

A Fabergé Icon of St Nicholas in Silver Frame with Original Wooden CaseMAKER'S MARK OF VICTOR AARNE, ST PETERSBURG, 1899-1908, 88 STANDARD, SCRATCHED INVENTORY NUMBER 9602 14 by 8.5 cm.

A Rare Fabergé Presentation AxeMAKER'S MARK OF KARL GUSTAV HJALMAR ARMFELT, MARK OF FABERGÉ IN CYRIILLIC, ST PETERSBURG, 1908-1917, 84 STANDARD, SCRATCHED INVENTORY NUMBER 17607(?) Length 34 cm. Jade handle with silver ornaments and cambay stone cabochon, top ornate part with finial with five semi-precious stones, silver blade with engraved matching ornament.

Thirteen Charms including a Fabergé Egg Pendant and a Commemorative Photograph Frame on Gold ChainCHAIN WITH MAKER’S MARK “IC” IN LATIN, MOSCOW, 1908–1917, 56 STANDARD Length of the chain 103 cm, photograph frame 2 by 1.8 cm, egg 1.5 cm (without the loop). Comprising gold egg with rubies, sapphires and diamonds, maker’s mark of Edward Schramm, 56 standard, two guilloché enamel eggs, two gold horseshoes, one with maker’s initials “MI”, 56 standard, a pair of stone egg pendants.

A Set of Fabergé Silver FlatwareMOSCOW, CIRCA 1900, 84 STANDARDLength of the dinner knife 20.5 cm, of the demitasse spoon 10.7 cm. Provenance: Russian Art, Sotheby's New York, 16-17 April 2007, lot 69. Comprising 144 pieces: twelve dinner knives, twelve dinner forks, twelve tablespoons, twelve fish knives, twelve fish forks, twelve dessert knives, twelve dessert forks, twelve dessert spoons, twelve fruit knives, twelve fruit forks, twelve teaspoons and twelve demitasse spoons, handles engraved with foliate ornament.

A collection of vintage compacts to include a c1960s example in the form of a pocket watch, a boxed Fabergé example, a Stratton example with bird and floral decoration, an Art Deco style example and a white metal compact with engraved coat of arms for Cape Town Cape Province, a white metal pill box, a white metal propelling pencil and white metal Art Deco style brooch.

A LATE VICTORIAN DEMANTOID GARNET AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING, CIRCA 1880, RUSSIANThe central oval-shaped demantoid garnet weighing approximately 2.20cts, within a surround of old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and 14K gold gold, Russian assay marks, ring size LAccompanied by a report from Allied Gem Appraisers Ltd in Chicago, stating that the demantoid garnet is weighing approximately 2.20cts, colour is unenhanced and containing 'horsetail' inclusions. Dated February 8th 2013The demantoid is a rare and highly valuable garnet. When it was first encountered in the 1850s, in the Ural Mountains of Russia, it was mistaken for a peridot due to its rich green hue. Later however, a Finnish mineralogist named Nils von Nordensheld recognised it as an entirely new mineral. Speaking before the St. Petersburg Mineralogical Society in February 1864, he pronounced it to be a garnet of the andradite variety. It was named demantoid (diamond-like) because of its remarkable similarities to the diamond, making it an extremely attractive and collectable gemstone.The demantoid garnet was frequently incorporated into designs by the Russian jeweller, Peter Carl Fabergé, as well as Art Nouveau and Art Deco pieces by Tiffany and Co.

Igor Carl Fabergé, a pair of clear and frosted glass Snow Dove pattern candlesticks, each with etched mark to base (2) 23cm (9in)

Books - Art, Art History and Antiques -Richard Green: Important Old Master Paintings 1994; Salomon Lillian: Old Masters 2003; Artemis 87 - 88 annual report; Faber Gallery catalogues, various; The John Scott Collection: 'Modern English' Design from the 1860s and 1870s, volume two, The Fine Art Society, London 2014; Axe (John), The Encyclopedia of Celebrity Dolls, h/b, d/j; The Collector's Encyclopaedia of Dolls, h/b, d/j; American Sublime: Landscape Painting in the United States 1820 - 1880, Tate 2002; Bruegel (3); Japanese art and painting (3); Fabergé, 1846 - 1920, V&A 1977; Wowk (Kathleen), Playing Cards of the World: A Collector's Guide; Warner (Ian) & Posgay (Mike), The World of Wade, Books 1 & 2 and Wade Price Trends, (3); Bradley (H.G.), Ceramics of Derbyshire 1750 - 1975, h/b, d/j; further illustrated reference; others, similar (qty)

Three Hermann Teddy bears Geisha with cream mohair, silk outfit and jointed limbs, limited edition 21/199, 40cm tall, Gingerbread with brown mohair, pink ribbon and jointed limbs, limited edition 220, 28cm tall, and Sarah Fabergé with grey mohair, Russian outfit and jointed limbs, limited edition 99, 40cm tall

Steiff Teddy Bear Nicholas The Fabergé inspired bear with enamel egg pendant and red embroidered paws, 35cm, limited edition 226/1917, with certificate of authenticity

Steiff Teddy Bear Nicholas The Fabergé Inspired Bear with cream mohair, red embroidered pads, Fabergé style egg pendant and jointed limbs, limited edition 261/1917, 35cm tall, with box and certificate of authenticity

By Fabergι, a silver model of a snail, with work master's mark of Henrik Wigstrom, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917, 91 zolotnik silver standard, also with import marks for London 1911, importer's mark of Charles Fabergé for the Fabergé London branch, the outstretched snail with textured decoration, probably modelled as the handle of a hardstone paperweight, lacking stone base, length 10cm, approx. weight 3.9oz.

A Russian white metal tea glass holder, maker Agathon Fabergé, St Petersburg, stamped 84, bearing Polish inscription indicating it was given to an engineer on the Trans-Siberian railway by his fellow workers, 1906, with clear glass liner, 7.5oz

comprising 6 forks and 6 knives Karl Fabergé, St.Petersburg

Literature. A quantity of books relating to silver and antiques, including: John Pope-Hennessy 'Cellini', Sylvie Raulet 'Rock Crystal Treasures', Stephen Helliwell 'Collecting Small Silverware', G. von Habsburg-Lothringen and A. von Solodkoff 'Fabergé: Court Jewellers to the Tsars' and Patricia Mullins 'The Rocking Horse: A history of moving toy horses'. (A lot) Provenance: The collection of the late Geoffrey Harley, Pickwick End, Corsham.Click here to view the online page turning catalogue.

Fine Imperial Russian Fabergé gold table box of reeded rectangular form, with rounded corners, the lid inset with the Imperial Russian gold medal for Zeal (1st class), 29mm type, with bust of Tsar Nicholas II, surrounded by Russian inscription - 'By Grace of God Nicholas II Emperor and Autocrat of all Russia', the reverse with tied palm, oak and laurel branches and in Russian 'For Zeal', with white gold and diamond set thumb piece, bearing Fabergé mark and workmaster's mark for Henrik Wigstrom, 8.5cm wide x 6cm deep x 1.5cm high, in original fitted holly case with black printed Imperial eagle, Fabergé / St. Petersburg, Moscow mark to interior silk of lid. Provenance: By family repute given to the late vendor's husband who was a prominent Industrialist by the Shah of Iran as a gift. The Imperial Russian medal for Zeal was awarded for Meritorious Service to the Russian Government in times of War and Peace. It was awarded in four classes of which the 1st class in gold is the rarest

Fine Imperial Russian Fabergé two-colour gold combination cigarette and vesta case of oval section, reeded overall with alternating bands in red and yellow gold, cabochon ruby thumb piece and vesta compartment at one end with concealed lid - Fabergé mark, workmaster's mark for August Hollming, St. Petersburg, 1908 - 1917 and 56 Zolotnik, 9.5cm x 6.5cm x 1.2cm CONDITION REPORT Very good original condition - some minor scratches and very minor dents consummate with age. Both concealed hinges working correctly - both lid and base are hallmarked

franklin Mint's "FABERGE SWAN LAKE IMPERIAL JEWELED MUSICAL" Egg 24K Gold Plated & Sterling Silver. An entrancing artistic masterpiece created by the House of Faberge Igor Carl Faberge. Hand-set with 8 gorgeous sapphires, 15 rich pearls, radiant blue and white guilloche enamel, and a large cultured pearl mounted on finial top. Sculpted of solid sterling silver, richly accented in 24 karat gold and precious rhodium. Inside, a glorious surprise -- a 14 karat gold Swan Goddess sculpture. Plays an 18-note musical movement from Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake Ballet". Rare and Retired by the Franklin Mint! You will not be able to find this impeccable egg anywhere! This includes only the beautiful egg. See pictures below. HISTORY: The House of Faberge is a jewelry firm founded in 1842 in St. Petersburg, Imperial Russia, by Gustav Faberge, using the accented name "Faberge". Gustav was followed by his son Peter Carl Faberge, until the firm was nationalized by the Bolsheviks in 1918. The firm has been famous for designing elaborate jewel-encrusted Faberge eggs for the Russian Tsars and a range of other work of high quality and intricate details. In 1924, Peter Carl's son Alexander with his half-brother Eugene opened Faberge et Cie in Paris, making similar jewelry items, but adding the city to their rival firm's trademark as "FABERGÉ", PARIS". In 1937, the brand name "Faberge" was sold and then re-sold in 1964 to cosmetics company Rayette Inc., which changed its name to Rayette-Faberge Inc. As the name was resold more times, Faberge companies (such as Faberge Inc.) launched clothing lines, the cologne Brut (which became the best-selling cologne at the time), the perfume Babe, hair products, and undertook film production. The egg measures - 7 1/4" tall and 3 1/4" in diameter at the base. weight" 36.7 oz

A fine Russian carved hardstone model of a dog in the manner of Fabergé, retailed by Fabergé, St. Petersburg, early 20th century, in mottled grey, white and black moss agate, the eyes inset with red gemstones, modelled standing alert with head and tail raised, in original fitted retailer's case, 7cm. long, 4.8cm. high.* Condition: In good condition. Minute frit to tip of tail. No other chips or damage to the agate. Eyes match and appear original.  Box original and has some scuffs and scratches to the surface throughout. Hinges and clasp working well and closes securely. Three tiny holes to silk covering hinges from pins. 

A Russian carved hardstone model of a toad, believed to be by Fabergé, c.1900, realistically modelled in jasper with diamond set eyes, 6.7cm. long, in a fitted Wartski of Llandudno case, chips to two feet.* Condition: Front right foot has a large chip to the inside and there is also a chip to the tip of one toe on back left foot. No other damage. Diamonds match and appear original. Case good, with some scratches and scuffs to surface commensurate with age. Closes cleanly and catch works well.  

Fabergé - Snowman (A. Kenneth), Fabergé: Lost and Found, The Recently Discovered Jewelry Designs from the St. Petersburg Archives, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York 1993, h/b, d/j, 4to; von Habsburg-Lothringen (G) & von Solodkoff (A.), Fabergé: Court Jewler to the Tsars, Tabard Press, New York 1979, h/b, d/j, square 8vo; von Solodkoff (Alexander), Fabergé, Bounty Books, London 2005, h/b, d/j, square 8vo; Bainbridge (Henry Charles), Peter Carl Fabergé: Goldsmith and Jeweller to the Russian Imperial Court, With a foreword by Sacheverell Sitwell, Spring Books, London 1949, h/b, d/j, 4to; Wartski:~ Fabergé and the Russian Jewellers: A Loan Exhibition, 2006, soft covers, small square 8vo, [5]

A Russian silver box,marked K Fabergé with imperial warrant, Moscow, plain rectangular with columnar corners, a frieze of imperial eagles and anthemion leaves, and a Greek key border, the hinged cover repeated with Greek key border and classical leaf rim, gilt interior, 16.8cm long, 27oz

A collection of costume jewellery to include compacts, chains, Fabergé box, brooches etc

THE FABERGÉ IMPERIAL DOMINOES' by the House of Fabergé, from an original design with 28 gold plated guilloche inlay dominoes in fitted display case with Certificate of Authenticity

A 12-piece early 20th century Russian silver dessert service by Fabergé Comprising six dessert knives with steel blades and six dessert forks, the handles with foliate ornament enclosing a monogram. Moscow, second Kokoschnik mark (1908 - 1926), marked K. Fabergé in Cyrillic with Imperial warrant or with Cyrillic initials K.F. and with 84 standard.

A Set of Six German Dessert/Fruit Knives and Forks, stamped crescent and crown mark and "800", the handles detailed in the Russian Empire style with cornucopias and heraldic swans (after a design used by Karl Fabergé). (12)

Seven assorted jewellery boxes, including an early 19th century green leather button box with elaborate blind-stamped decoration to the hinged cover within gold acanthus border, 26cm wide, a square hollywood box with dilapidated silk lining to the hinged cover stamped for Fabergé, a rectangular fabric box with cover for Liberty, 23cm wide, a square fabric covered box for Liberty, 9cm wide, a green leather case for Boucheron, a domed oval-shaped box for Hunt and Roskell and a long jewellery case for the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company, 36cm wide

A Set of Nine Igor Carl Fabergé Crystal Champagne Flutes, the stem as frosted 'Kissing Snow Dives'. (9)

Fabergé. A modern 18ct gold enamel and diamond slightly domed band-style ring, guilloche enamel with scroll detail and central brilliant cut detail, by Victor Mayer, in fitted Fabergé box with accompanying certificates and original outer box..

Fabergé. A modern 18ct gold enamel and diamond egg shaped pendant by Victor Meyer, blue guilloche enamel with overlaid gold applied scroll detail and brilliant cut diamond inset to centre, together with a Fabergé 18ct gold chain, both in original Fabergé boxes with accompanying certificates and outer cases.

Fabergé. A pair of modern 18ct gold, enamel and diamond earrings by Victory Meyer, circular with blue guilloche enamel ground and central brilliant cut diamond, in fitted Fabergé case with accompanying certificate and outer box.

A pair of Fabergé silver topped cut glass scent bottles with ribbon decoration, banding around the tops and line and floral decoration to the edge, bearing the second Kokoshnik mark (1908-1926), Moscow assay mark and Fabergé mark, 15cm tall together with a Fabergé silver topped dressing table pot with ribbon decoration and banding to the top and line and floral decoration to the edge, bearing the second Kokoshnik mark (1908-1926), Moscow assay mark and Fabergé mark, 11cm tall

A Set of Six German Dessert/Fruit Knives and Forks, stamped crescent and crown mark and "800", the handles detailed in the Russian Empire style with cornucopias and heraldic swans (after a design used by Karl Fabergé). (12)

FABERGÉ 'Rosebud egg', 7cm H, green enamel, with gilt and crystal decoration, opening to reveal a rosebud containing a pendant necklace, with display stand, as new and boxed with certificate.

HEMINGWAY MARGAUX: (1954-1996) American Actress & fashion Model. Granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway. A renowned model who signed a million dollar contract for Fabergé in the 70´s. Margaux Hemingway died of suicide by drug overdose at the early age of 42. Signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph by Hemingway, the image depicting the American artist in a close-up portrait pose. Signed in bold black ink to a clear area of the image (`Tom, good life to you. Margaux Hemingway´). Two tears to the edges not affecting the signature. About VG £80-100

China, Order of the Double Dragon, Intermediate type (late 19th Century), a good Russian-made Second Class Second Grade breast star, in silver, silver-gilt and enamels, with central engraved coral and separately-applied dragons, by Feodor Rückert, St Petersburg, marked ÔÐ on backplate and with kokoshniks of pre-1899 type, wdth 91mm, good very fine. Feodor Rückert, who was of German origin, joined Carl Fabergé in 1887 and became a highly-regarded Fabergé workmaster.

A Fabergé gold and silver photograph frame, of triangular form with indented sides, 'St. Petersburg 1893-1903'. 50 x 53mm. A sky blue guilloché enamel ground, with an oval glazed photograph aperture with a later miniature of a rose spray beneath. A basket of rose cut diamonds with applied three-colour gold swags with split pearl set points. An outer gold border to a mother-of-pearl back with a silver gilt scrolled wire strut. Signed 'Fabergé, workmaster Johan Viktor Aarne, 56 and 88 zolotnik marks, assay master Yakov Nikolayevich Layaplnov'. Original Hollywood fitted case

A Russian silver knife and fork,Fabergé, c.1890,the handles chased with garlands and the blades struck 'KF' and 'K Fabergé' in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, and initialled 'M', with silver gilt blades,2oz 2dwt (2)

Pair of early 20th Century Fabergé cut glass scent bottles, having pull-off silver tops with embossed decoration, each marked KF in cyrillic script, 12.5cm high Condition: There are nibbles running around the circumference of the shoulder rim on each bottle, there are also monograms to the cover of each - **General condition consistent with age

A Continental Gold-Mounted Grey Agate Snuff-Box from the Collection of H.R.H. The Princess Margaret: Bearing spurious marks for Fabergé, possibly German, first Half 20th Century, oblong with canted corners, the sides applied with diamond mounted gold and silver drapery swags, the base applied with an openwork mount, the hinged cover with an egg-and-dart border and with an applied twisted drapery motif and a central foiled cut paste within a diamond border, marked on rim and with French import marks, contained in a fitted purple velvet case, 3 3/8 in. (85 mm.) wide.Provenance: Silver, Furniture and Works of Art from the Collection of H.R.H. The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, Christie's, London, 14th June 2006, Lot 460, where acquired by the present vendor. Lot includes original leather cased Kensington Palace Certificate of Provenance bearing wax seal.

A Russian Vari-Coloured Gold-Mounted Lapis Lazuli and Cut Glass Box by Fabergé from the Collection of H.R.H. The Princess Margaret:With the workmaster's mark of Henrik Wigström, St. Petersburg, 1896-1908, with scratched inventory number 11595. Rectangular, the body of polished lapis within red gold dot and dash mounts, the cut glass cover engraved around the edges with floral garlands and within green gold laurel leaf border, marked on mount, 6.6 cm. long.Provenance: Jewellery and Faberge, from the Collection of H.R.H The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, Christie's, London, 13th June 2006, Lot 126, where acquired by the present vendor. Lot includes original leather cased Kensington Palace Certificate of Provenance bearing wax seal. CONDITION REPORT: Very good, original condition, the detailing to borders is crisp, the marks are stamped clearly to the inside front edge of the box. The inventory number is scratched to the inside right hand edge.

Two shop display aftershave/perfume bottles; Fabergé 'Brut for Men', height 30cm and Carven 'Eau de Toilette Vetiver', height 35cm (2).

3x History of Fabergé Egg trinkets. With boxes some with COA

3x History of Fabergé Egg trinkets. With boxes some with COA

3x History of Fabergé Egg trinkets. With boxes some with COA

A silver paperknife by Fabergé, work master Anna Ringe, egg-form rose quartz terminal with capstan form silver joint, lobed upper section to blade and mounted with a cabochon garnet in gold collet, signed ÔÀÁÅÐÆÅ to reverse, makers mark AR and 88 zolotnik with kokoshnik, approx. 21 cm long, later fitted case

An oval-shaped gold enamel locket pendant by Fabergé, with light blue guilloche enamel decoration to the front and applied with a diamond-set sprig of mistletoe, opening to reveal two lockets and stamped internally with work master's initials ÔÀ for Feodor Afanasiev, the suspension bale set with small rose-cut diamonds, pendant 4cm high, box and letter from Bentley & Co, 8 New Bond Street

A Russian triangular-shaped bell push by Fabergé, the cabochon red-stone button mounted in a silver-gilt acanthus leaf-centred circular section within a heart-shaped laurel border tied at the top and bottom with bows, pellet borders to the upper and lower sections and on three fluted button-shaped feet, signed Ê. ÔÀÁÅÐÆÅ, work master's initials BA for Johan Victor Aarne with 88 zolotnik mark, kokoshnik with assayer's mark, 5cm wide, attached to electrical cable (probably original) and plug

By The Franklin Mint, two modern silver-gilt and enamel eggs, 1987 and 1991, one musical, with blue enamelled decoration, which opens to reveal a firebird and diamond and enamel brooch, the underside inscribed 'The Fabergé Firebird Egg, House of Igor Carl Fabergé, the other with pink enamelled decoration on a hard stone base, the cover pulls-off to reveal a basket of flowers, the base inscribed ' House of Fabergé presents The Fabergé Rose Bouquet 96', heights 16.5cm and 15.5cm. (2) Provenance: from the collection of Dr Venetia Newall.

By Fabergé, A Russian silver egg, the gold thumb-piece and body with work master's mark of Henrik Wigstrom, ovoid form, fluted decoration, the hinged cover with a gold thumb-piece set with a sapphire, gilded interior, length 6.5cm, approx. weight 2.5oz. Provenance: from the collection of Dr Venetia Newall.

A Franklin Mint House of Fabergé Spring basket with nine eggs, 20th century, the basket moulded with lily of the valley sprays, the eggs variously moulded and brightly coloured, together with twelve other House of Fabergé eggs, similarly decorated with enamelled, gilt and jewelled flowers, 11.5cm max. (22) Provenance: from the collection of Dr Venetia Newall.

ALEXANDRE BORISOVICH SEREBRIAKOFF (RUSSIAN 1907-1995) PROJECT FOR THE DECORATION OF LA MAISON A LA VIELLE RUSSIE signed, inscribed and dated '18 Mai 1953,' pen and ink and gouache 49.5cm x 67cm (19.5in x 26.25in) and five further projects for the decoration of La Vielle Russie (6) Provenance: Russian Works of Art from the Collection of The Late Jan Bethge Esq. Note: Alexandre Serebriakoff was a celebrated Russian-French illustrator, particularly known for his paintings of interiors. Serebriakoff was born in 1907 in Neskuchnoe, in the Kurskiy region (modern Ukraine). His mother, Zinaida Serebriakova was herself a prominent artist, who originated from a famous family of architects, sculptors and painters from Benois-Lancere. In 1905 she had married the engineer Boris Serebriakoff. Having trained in Saint Petersburg, Italy and Paris, she became one of the most prominent "World of Art" [Mir Iskusstva] painters of pre-revolutionary Russia. The family's situation changed drastically with the 1917 Revolution. In 1919 Boris Serbriakoff was imprisoned by the Bolshevik government and died in captivity, leaving Zinaida with four children and a sick mother in the war-torn and starving Ukraine. In 1924 however, Zinaida was commissioned to undertake a large project in Paris. She initially planned to return to Russia after the completion of her work, but it was unwise to do so due to the country's continuing political instability. Only two of her four children Alexandre and Ekaterina, managed to escape to France and the family would not be reunited for decades, when in 1960 Zinaida met her two other children after 36 years of separation. Alexandre Serebriakoff remained in Paris for the rest of his life. A largely self-trained artist, he adopted the tradition of the "World of Art" movement and predominantly worked in watercolour and gouache, producing highly realistic interiors in a traditional style. He also worked as a book illustrator with French and British publishers, and collaborated with the renowned grocers Maison Fauchon, along with French cinema and fashion magazines. Serebriakoff became well-known as a specialist interior painter, specifically for his paintings of Paris' hôtels particuliers, painting Daisy Fellowes' rooms at the Paris Ritz in 1948 and the Parisian apartment of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Le Château de Groussay. During his lifetime the artist showed his work in numerous group exhibitions in France and Belgium. It is known that Alexandre's sister Catherine, who also worked as an interior painter, collaborated with her brother on many projects, however, her signature often does not appear on the artworks, as she preferred Alexandre to sign the paintings himself. This series of drawings and watercolours were created as part of a collaboration between Alexandre Serebriakoff and the Paris-based Russian antique dealers, A La Vielle Russie and are records of the decorative scheme Serebriakoff created for their shop windows and first-floor library. A La Vieille Russie, was founded in Kiev in 1851 but left the turmoil of the Revolution to be re-established in Paris in the 1920's by the descendants of the original owner. In its original incarnation, Carl Faberge, who held a premises nearby, was a client. The business continued to flourish in Paris, with many high-profile clients including the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. It ultimately became a focal point for socialising among European high-society. At the start of the Second World War, the gallery relocated again, to New York City, taking over premises in the Rockefeller Centre. In America it became the market leader for Fabergé and Russian Imperial treasures, assisting in the formation of some major museum-quality collection. Still a family business, A La Vieille Russie continues to deal in fine art and antiques from Fifth Avenue, New York.

ALEXANDRE BORISOVICH SEREBRIAKOFF (RUSSIAN 1907-1995) STUDY A - PROJECT FOR THE DECORATION OF THE WINDOW OF MAISON A LA VIEL LE RUSSIE, signed, inscribed and dated '10 Mars 1954,' pen and ink and gouache 45cm x 59.5cm (17.75in x 23.5in) and 'Study B' (2) Provenance: Russian Works of Art from the Collection of The Late Jan Bethge Esq. Note: Alexandre Serebriakoff was a celebrated Russian-French illustrator, particularly known for his paintings of interiors. Serebriakoff was born in 1907 in Neskuchnoe, in the Kurskiy region (modern Ukraine). His mother, Zinaida Serebriakova was herself a prominent artist, who originated from a famous family of architects, sculptors and painters from Benois-Lancere. In 1905 she had married the engineer Boris Serebriakoff. Having trained in Saint Petersburg, Italy and Paris, she became one of the most prominent "World of Art" [Mir Iskusstva] painters of pre-revolutionary Russia. The family's situation changed drastically with the 1917 Revolution. In 1919 Boris Serbriakoff was imprisoned by the Bolshevik government and died in captivity, leaving Zinaida with four children and a sick mother in the war-torn and starving Ukraine. In 1924 however, Zinaida was commissioned to undertake a large project in Paris. She initially planned to return to Russia after the completion of her work, but it was unwise to do so due to the country's continuing political instability. Only two of her four children Alexandre and Ekaterina, managed to escape to France and the family would not be reunited for decades, when in 1960 Zinaida met her two other children after 36 years of separation. Alexandre Serebriakoff remained in Paris for the rest of his life. A largely self-trained artist, he adopted the tradition of the "World of Art" movement and predominantly worked in watercolour and gouache, producing highly realistic interiors in a traditional style. He also worked as a book illustrator with French and British publishers, and collaborated with the renowned grocers Maison Fauchon, along with French cinema and fashion magazines. Serebriakoff became well-known as a specialist interior painter, specifically for his paintings of Paris' hôtels particuliers, painting Daisy Fellowes' rooms at the Paris Ritz in 1948 and the Parisian apartment of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Le Château de Groussay. During his lifetime the artist showed his work in numerous group exhibitions in France and Belgium. It is known that Alexandre's sister Catherine, who also worked as an interior painter, collaborated with her brother on many projects, however, her signature often does not appear on the artworks, as she preferred Alexandre to sign the paintings himself. This series of drawings and watercolours were created as part of a collaboration between Alexandre Serebriakoff and the Paris-based Russian antique dealers, A La Vielle Russie and are records of the decorative scheme Serebriakoff created for their shop windows and first-floor library. A La Vieille Russie, was founded in Kiev in 1851 but left the turmoil of the Revolution to be re-established in Paris in the 1920's by the descendants of the original owner. In its original incarnation, Carl Faberge, who held a premises nearby, was a client. The business continued to flourish in Paris, with many high-profile clients including the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. It ultimately became a focal point for socialising among European high-society. At the start of the Second World War, the gallery relocated again, to New York City, taking over premises in the Rockefeller Centre. In America it became the market leader for Fabergé and Russian Imperial treasures, assisting in the formation of some major museum-quality collection. Still a family business, A La Vieille Russie continues to deal in fine art and antiques from Fifth Avenue, New York.

A Fabergé silver and green guilloche enamel egg, the hinged lid with a stylised pineapple finial and a spider shaped mount inset with cabochon rubies and illusion set diamonds, enclosing a blue platform mounted with a fantail goldfish, the base applied with swags on an elephant shaped support and circular base, Fabergé workshop mark and the mark of workmaster Henrik Wigström (1862-1923) 12.5cm high, 8cm wide, sold with original satin birch fitted box.

Auction/Sale Catalogues - Sotheby's, The John Gielgud Collection April 2001; Christie's, Designs From The House of Carl Fabergé, April 1989; The Althorp Attic Sale, Including The Spencer Carriages, July 2010; Property From The Collection of HRH The Prince George, Duke of Kent KG, KT and HRH Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent CI, GCVO and Their Families, November 2009; private collection and country house sales; antiquarian bookseller's catalogues; etc