Bidspirit auction | Romanov Family Photograph & Enamel

Romanov Family Photograph & Enamel Cross - Maker/Artist: Attributed to A. Pasetti (photograph) Origin: Russian Imperial photograph Date: Photographic image circa 1895-1896; cross probably circa 1900; modern framing Period/Style: Russian Imperial portraiture / Orthodox devotional ornament Materials: Photographic print, fabric-covered mount, gilt frame and enameled silver cross Form: Framed photograph with associated cross Description: Sepia photographic portrait, attributed to A. Pasetti, of Tsar Nicholas II, Empress Alexandra Feodorovna and their infant daughter, Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna, from an image circa 1895-1896. Nicholas stands behind the seated empress in military uniform while she supports Olga. Mounted within a red inner surround and blue fabric-covered outer mat, with gilt framing. Below is an antique enameled silver baptismal cross, marked MKR, with dark blue and green enamel, gilt borders, and trefoil terminals bearing lettered panels. Marks: Cross marked MKR. Dimensions: Frame: 16 in. H, 18.25 in. W; photograph approximately 3.75 x 5.125 in.; cross 1.625 in. L. Provenance: Photograph: George Karpis, New York. Cross: Mark Gallery, London, United Kingdom; according to a prior Skinner catalog listing. Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Toning, spotting and surface wear to the photograph. Wear to the fabric mount and gilt framing; torn backing paper. Surface wear to the cross. A prior Skinner condition report records a possible old solder repair at the suspension loop. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible.