4 June 2014 Russian Art Auctions
4 June 2014
* 565. A SILVER AND GUILLOCHÉ ENAMEL PHOTO FRAME
MAKER’S MARK OF ANDREI GURIANOV, ST PETERSBURG, 1908–1917, 84 STANDARD
Height 7 cm.
5,000–7,000 GBP
Oval form enamelled in translucent white over a wave pattern guilloché ground, set in a silver frame with a ribbon-tie surmount, with beaded silver bezel, wooden back with scrolled strut.
Andrei Gurianov (Gorianov) specialised in modest circular enamelled silver photograph frames and other small articles. His initials never appear in conjunction with a Fabergé hallmark but it is known that he was an occasional supplier to the firm.
Notes on symbols:
* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
Ω Indicates 20% Import Duty Charge applies.
§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
† Indicates Standard VAT scheme applies, and the rate of 20% VAT will be charged on both hammer price and premium.