Framed Cabinet Photo and a Silver Baptismal Cross

Description:

Framed Cabinet Photo and a Silver Baptismal Cross, c. 1900, the photo by Pisetti depicting Tsar Nicholas II, Empress Alexandra, and Grand Duchess Olga, approx. 3 3/4 x 5 1/8; together with an enameled silver cross, marked MKR, lg. 1 5/8 in.; set in a modern frame.

Provenance: Photograph pruchased from George Karpis, New York. Cross from Mark Gallery, London.
Estimate $800-1,200

Overall frame size 16 x 18 1/4 in.; photo with light scattered foxing; cross with possible resolder at loop.


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