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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK #G.25 Diamond-shaped rock crystal frame by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian court jeweler, of the utmost delicacy and refinement. The round opening for the picture is bordered with emeralds, and through the center on top and bottom runs a golden stem bearing three gold tulips, each with four tiny gold-mounted rubies. The border is finely fluted and is crossed at intervals with leaves of a contrasting shade of gold, while in each corner is set a diamond. The opening for the picture is backed with ivory, while the frame is supported by a gold easel exquisite in shape.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] G. 3. Rectangular miniature picture frame by CARL G. FABERGE, the Russian Court jeweler. It is executed in gold on silver bearing a ground of rose colored enamel. Borders of wreath design frame the enameled ground and around the opening for a picture is enclosed with beadwork. Bears a piece of beveled plate glass to cover the picture and is paneled with ivory. Signed "FABERGE". $300.00 From the Youssapoff Collection. Originally it was presented to the Princess Youssapoff by the Empress Maria Feodorovna.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK August 18, 1937 #G-3 Rectangular miniature picture frame by CARL G. FABERGE [sic], the celebrated Russian Court jeweler. It is executed from gold-gilt silver and is enameled over a chased (guilloche) surface in a very beautiful shade of rose. Borders of wreath design frame the enameled ground, while the opening for the picture is enclosed with beadwork. The back is paneled [sic] with ivory. From the Youssoupoff collection. Originally it was presented to the Princess Youssoupoff by the Empress Maria Feodorovna.

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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] G. 5. Miniature picture frame by CARL G. FABERGE, the Russian Court jeweler. It is executed in unusually small dimensions in solid gold with a jade center surrounding the tiny opening for a picture. Concentric fluted gold rims separate these areas. The jade is of a dark spotted green and in contrast to it a pale mauve enamel is employed everlaid [sic] by an interweaving green-gold wreath. At top a ribbon with bow and loose ends is fixed bearing a ruby in the center. It is mounted with a gold easel. $275.00

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK August 18, 1937 #G-5 Miniature picture frame by CARL G. FABERGE [sic], the celebrated Russian Court jeweler. It is executed in unusually small dimensions in solid gold with a jade center surrounding the tiny opening for a picture. Concentric fluted gold rims separate these areas. The jade is of a dark, spotted green and in contrast to it, a pale mauve enamel is employed overlaid by an interweaving green-gold wreath. At top, a ribbon with bow and loose ends is fixed, bearing a ruby in the center. It is mounted with a gold easel. Originally in the collection of the Countess Brassoff.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK August 18, 1937 #G-8 A miniature icon by CARL G. FABERGE [sic], the celebrated Russian Court jeweler. It is in the form of a triptych and is very simply panelled [sic] on the exterior with a dark wood bearing a four-petaled [sic] catch centered by an emerald. It opens to disclose a solid gold interior. The three panels are executed in a brilliant yellow gold bearing three Russian arch-shaped panels bordered by pearls. The yellow-gold ground bears arabesques of filigree and is studded at significant points in the design with emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds. The central panel frames "The Resurrection." Against a dark background, the figure of Christ appears holding aloft a pennant. His form radiates light and in the foreground, two angels kneel. It is an extremely fine painting for a miniature and is complete in every detail. It is surmounted by a Russian Cross studded with emeralds and rubies. The inscription on the left panel reads as follows: "Resurrection of Thine, O Christ, Saviour, about which the Angels sing in Heaven." And on the right panel: "And we on Earth try to be worthy to glorify Thee." Originally in the collection of the Countess Brassoff.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] #G. 8. A miniature icon by CARL G. FABERGE, the Russian court jeweler. It is in the form of triptych and very simply on the exterior is paneled with a dark wood bearing a four-petaled catch centered by an emerald. It opens to disclose a solid gold interior. The three panels are executed in a brilliant yellow gold bearing three Russian arch-shaped panels bordered by pearls. The yellow-gold ground bears arabesques of the filigree and studded at significant points in the design are emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds. The central panel frames "The Resurrection". Against a dark background the figure of Christ appears holding aloft a pennant. His form radiates light and in the foreground two angels kneel. It is an extremely small painting even for a miniature but is complete in every detail. At top there is the Russian cross studded with emeralds and rubies. $1500.00 The inscription is as follows: Left panel: "Resurrection of Thine, O Christ, Savior, about which the Angels sing in Heaven. Right panel: and we on Earth try to be worthy to glorify Thee."

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