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An Austrian Imperial Presentation Gold, Enamel and Jeweled Photograph Frame, Maker's Mark SJS, retailed by a.e. köchert, Vienna circa 1900
Estimate
7,500 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- height 11 in.
- 28 cm
upright rectangluar form of matte gold with polished running laurel borders, surmounted by a wreath flanked by ribbons, and enclosing the monogram FJ in diamonds on a translucent enamel ground, topped by a ruby and diamond Imperial Crown, silver easel support, containing a signed portrait of the Emperor wearing uniform and decorations, fitted red leather case stamped with the Imperial Arms.
Provenance
By repute from the Collection of Princess Gisela of Bavaria, Archduchess of Austria, daughter of Emperor Franz Joseph
Sold, Sotheby's, Geneva, November 17, 1992, lot 60.
Sold, Sotheby's, Geneva, November 17, 1992, lot 60.