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FABERGE - EXTREMELY RARE GOLD and DIAMONDS PIN from HOUSE of NICKOLAS II with CERTIFICATE
For your viewing pleasure is a beautiful Rose Gold pin brooch made by Karl Faberge. It was owned by Grand Duke Sergei Mikhailovich (1869-1918) of the House of Romanov in Russia. The pin features a round wreath motif with a crown atop a diamond-studded monogram of the Duke, along with a rope twist pin. Also available for sale is a Certificate of Appraisal & Authenticity from 'M & BG Antiques' in Sofia, Bulgaria, dated 2020.
CONDITION: Overall condition is very good, signs of wear. For further information, please refer to the pictures.
PROVENANCE: 1. Originally acquired in Europe by a Lifetime Faberge and Russian Collector, now residing in Ventura County, California, USA; 2. California Auctioneers, Ventura, CA, USA (the winner will receive this information); 3. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance (please print this page). History of sale is very IMPORTANT for serious collection.
DIMENSIONS: 10.1 cm (5 inches). Weight: 10 grams.
ESTIMATED PRICE: $5,000 - $20,000 (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 pins and brooches made in the Faberge shop (not from the House of Nicholas II) were sold at Sotheby's and Christie's for $23,389 (8 years ago), $28,000 (12 years ago), $34,150 (16 years ago), and $43,750 (9 years ago) - please refer to the screenshots for details. Today, prices have significantly increased compared to those of 5-10 years ago.
WARRANTY: The buyer has 3 days to inspect items for originality, valued at up to $5,000, and 5 days for items valued at $5,000 or more. Items can be returned to the seller for a refund; please refer to the Terms for more details.
NO RESERVE: Most of the auctioned items have NO reserve price or have reserve prices set at incredibly low levels, typically ranging from 30-40% of the low estimate price.
INVESTMENT: This is a true investment and heirloom-quality piece of the highest level, as it will continue to increase in value each year. Karl Faberge pieces are sought after by collectors all around the world and are among the best investments one can make in their lifetime.
PAYMENT: Payment can be made with a Credit Card, Zelle, Wire transfer, Check or Money Order.
PAY in PARTS - HOW it WORKS: You can pay for any item over a period of 3-6 months. To get started, please make a 10% deposit, and the item will be reserved for you. 10% means - if you won an item for $550, your minimum first payment equals $55. Simply make the deposit using any method listed on the invoice. The remaining balance can be paid in installments over up to 6 months at your convenience. The items will be sent to you once the full payment is made. NO interest will be added. Over the past few years, many people have found this option to be very HELPFUL. Even PayPal RECENTLY added the possibility to 'Pay in Parts' (please note: we have been using it for a few years!).
FREE SHIPPING: For items valued at $5,000 or more domestic shipping is FREE. For other items, domestic shipping costs are $18.85. There are NO pick-up fees, NO handling fees, and NO transportation fees. Combined shipping is available - The next item will have a shipping fee of ONE DOLLAR. have this Certificate in your hand. It is a very Unusual and Intelligent gift. Please email us for details.
NEW: Buyers who are satisfied with our service and give us a 5-star rating will receive FREE domestic shipping for ONE YEAR !!
WELCOME: We welcome new bidders and will ship the item according to your instructions. free to inquire about this new and exciting feature.
PLEASE NOTE: If you want to buy this item, please make a bid now. Any offer is welcome. Lots that do NOT have any bids or have only ONE bid on them will be CLOSED three days before the auction starts and will not be included in it. Currently, there are 700+ items available for preview, but there will be ONLY 400 items in the Live Auction. The box does not belong to this pin; it is from another item. It's included in the lot as a gift.

GRAND DUKE SERGEI MIKHAILOVICH: Grand Duke Sergei Mikhailovich of Russia (7 October 1869-18 July 1918) was the fifth son and sixth child of Grand Duke Michael Nikolaievich of Russia and a first cousin of Alexander III of Russia. He became a close friend of the then Tsarevich Nicholas. They grew apart upon Nicholas II's marriage and accession to the throne. Grand Duke Sergei remained a bachelor living at his father's palace in the imperial capital. He had a long affair with the famous ballerina Mathilde Kschessinska, who had previously been the mistress of Nicholas II. She was also later involved with Grand Duke Andrei Vladimorovich. Sergei recognized Mathilde's son as his own and remained their protector until his death. Following family tradition, Grand Duke Sergei pursued a military career. He served as General Inspector of the Artillery with the rank of Adjutant General. During World War I he was chief of the artillery department, a position he was forced to resign amid controversy. He was then appointed Field Inspector General of Artillery at Stavka. After the fall of the monarchy, he remained in the former Imperial capital keeping a low profile. With the ascension of the Bolshevists to power, he was sent to internal Russian exile. He was murdered by the Bolsheviks along with several other Romanov relatives and his personal secretary at Alapayevsk on 18 July 1918, one day after the murder of Tsar Nicholas II and his immediate family at Yekaterinburg.

Karl FABERGE: Peter Karl Faberge, also known as Karl Gustavovich Faberge was a Russian jeweller best known for the famous Faberge eggs made in the style of genuine Easter eggs, but using precious metals and gemstones rather than more mundane materials. He's the founder of the famous jewelry legacy House of Faberge.The House of Faberge is a jewellery firm founded in 1842 in St. Petersburg, Imperial Russia, by Gustav Faberge, using the accented name Faberge. Gustav's sons Peter Karl Faberge and Agathon Faberge Sr. and grandsons followed him in running the business until it was nationalised by the Bolsheviks in 1918. The firm was famous for designing elaborate jewel-encrusted Faberge eggs for the Russian Tsars and a range of other work of high quality and intricate detail. In 1924, Peter Carl's sons Alexander Faberge and Eugene Faberge opened Faberge & Cie in Paris, making similar jewellery items and adding the name of the city to their rival firm's trademark, styling it FABERGE, PARIS.

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