Bidspirit auction | RUSSIAN FABERGÉ SILVER-MOUNTED WOOD PICTURE

RUSSIAN FABERGÉ SILVER-MOUNTED WOOD PICTURE FRAME - A Russian silver-mounted wood picture frame by the House of Fabergé. The rectangular frame features a light-colored wood body ornamented with applied cast silver mounts designed as ornate, scrolling acanthus leaves and foliage positioned at the corners and the centers of the borders. The frame is fitted with a clear glass window to the front and is supported on the reverse by a shaped, folding wood easel strut. The silver mounts are distinctly stamped with the Cyrillic maker's mark ”КФ” for Karl Fabergé alongside a Russian assay mark. Russian silver, Karl Faberge frame, antique picture frame, Romanov era, luxury desk accessory, silver foliate mounts, antique silver frame, St Petersburg silver. Dimensions Frame: 14 x 10 in. Image: 10 x 6 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition The frame exhibits wear consistent with age and regular handling. The light wood body shows moderate surface scratches, scattered small dents, and notable areas of peeling and finish loss, most prominently located adjacent to and beneath the applied silver mounts. The cast silver scrolling foliage and textured inner border remain intact but display heavy tarnishing in the recessed areas.