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FABERGE - GOLD and SILVER RUSSIAN CIGARETTE CASE, MICHAEL PERKHIN
This is an antique Russian rectangular piece, adorned overall with gold rays radiating from a gold two rouble coin within a border set with rose-cut diamonds. The obverse depicts the bust of Empress Catherine II on a translucent red enamel ground. The reverse is dated 1788. The base is similarly decorated and inset with a silver roundel dated 1.10.1899, featuring a cabochon garnet push-piece.
HALLMARKS: '84' for silver content and silversmith mark 'MP' in Cyrillic for Mikhail Perkhin, senior FABERGE workmaster - please see information below.
CONDITION: Overall condition good, light signs of wear. For further information, please refer to the pictures.
PROVENANCE: 1. By origin, from a family of Russian emigrants in the THIRD generation in the USA, New York; 2. Christie's, London, December 1-2, 2009, lot 26 (the same style is also made by M.PERKHIN); 3. Doyle Auction, New York, USA (the winner will receive this information); 4. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance (please print this page). History of sale is very IMPORTANT for serious collection.
DIMENSIONS: 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 3/4 inches (9.5 x 6.5 x 2 cm). Heavy, weight: 7.36 ounces (229 grams).
ESTIMATED PRICE: $5,000 - $25,000 (significantly lower than today's market price). You have a GREAT CHANCE to purchase a rare item for your collection, and over the years, its price will only INCREASE.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, Russian silver and gold cigarette cases made by K.Faberge were sold on Live Auctioneers, Sotheby's and Christie's for $19,684 (13 years ago), $28,907 (the same style is also made by M.PERKHIN; 15 years ago), $33,059 (13 years ago), and $97,127 (15 years ago) - please refer to the screenshots for details. Today, prices have significantly increased compared to those of 5-10 years ago.
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A LIFETIME WARRANTY is provided for the originality of this particular item manufactured during the described period of time.
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Michael PERKHIN: Michael Evlampievich Perkhin (1860-1903) was born in Okulovskaya in Olonets Governorate (now Republic of Karelia) and died in St. Petersburg. He was one of the most important Faberge workmasters along with Henrik Wigstrom. PERKHIN became the leading workmaster in the House of Faberge in 1886 and supervised production of the eggs until his death in 1903. The eggs he was responsible for were marked with his initials. He worked initially as a journeyman in the workshop of Erik August Kollin. In 1884 he qualified as a master craftsman and his artistic potential must have been obvious to Faberge who appointed him head workmaster in 1886. His workshop produced all types of objets de fantasie in gold, enamel and hard stones. All the important commissions of the time, including some of the Imperial Easter Eggs, the renowned "Faberge eggs", were made in his workshop. His period as head Faberge workmaster is generally acknowledged to be the most artistically innovative, with a huge range of styles from neo-Rococo to Renaissance.

CATHERINE II: Catherine II also known as Catherine the Great born Princess Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbst, was Empress of Russia from 1762 until 1796, the country's longest-ruling female leader. She came to power following a coup detat when her husband, Peter III, was overthrown. Under her reign, Russia was revitalised; it grew larger and stronger, and was recognised as one of the great powers of Europe. The period of Catherine the Great's rule, the Catherinian Era, is often considered the Golden Age of the Russian Empire and the Russian nobility. The Manifesto on Freedom of the Nobility, issued during the short reign of Peter III and confirmed by Catherine, freed Russian nobles from compulsory military or state service. Construction of many mansions of the nobility, in the classical style endorsed by the Empress, changed the face of the country.