SILVER CASKET WITH ENAMEL AND DIAMONDS, WORKSHOP OF KARL FABERGÉ

An outstanding creation of decorative art from the Moscow workshop of Karl Fabergé, executed around 1900, this piece represents a rare and refined example of the neoclassical style in Russian jewelry art. The casket demonstrates the distinctive features of the Moscow Fabergé school – strict proportions, architectural clarity, and the exquisite craftsmanship characteristic of pieces produced on private aristocratic commissions. Made of silver with a gilt interior, the casket is adorned with guilloché enamel, gold ornamental details, and old-cut diamonds. The lid’s composition is centered around a circular medallion of translucent blue enamel on a guilloché ground. At its center lies an oval diamond of approximately 1 carat (10.5 × 7.5 × 4.5 mm), set in a gold bezel and framed by three crossed arrows and a curved bow in gold, embellished with small diamonds. These motifs are enclosed within a laurel wreath tied with golden ribbons, symbolizing valor, honor, and nobility – traditional emblems of the late 19th century. At each corner of the lid, square panels of sky-blue enamel are set with miniature diamonds, bordered by gilt ribbon-like reliefs. The front panel of the body bears a motif of crossed arrows with a diamond rosette at the center. The interior is fully gilded and polished to a mirror finish. The chromatic harmony – silver, gold, deep blue, sky-blue, and the white brilliance of diamonds – creates a luminous and elegant visual effect characteristic of Fabergé’s finest works. Materials: Silver (84 zolotniks), gold (56 zolotniks), guilloché enamel in shades of blue, and old-cut diamonds. The central oval diamond weighs approximately 1.0 carat; the surrounding 18 small stones together weigh about 0.65 carat. Total diamond weight ≈ 1.65 carats. Marks: Full mark of the Imperial Court Supplier “K. FABERGÉ” beneath the double-headed eagle; state assay mark with a woman’s head in a kokoshnik, fineness “84,” and initials “I.L.” (Ivan Lebedkin, Moscow, 1896–1908); additional small mark “ML.” All marks are original, clearly legible, and correspond to the Moscow assay district of the late 19th – early 20th century. Dimensions: 14.7 × 11.3 x 7,5 cm Weight: 657 g Condition: Excellent. Enamel and gilding completely preserved, with no losses or restorations. Minor traces of age do not affect the artistic integrity. Provenance: Private European collection. Originating from the estate of Biała Cerkiew, formerly owned by Princess Maria Aniela Branicka (née Sapieha-Różańska).

Estimation:15.000€

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