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Marks: Full maker’s mark “KEIBEL” in Latin letters, St Petersburg city mark with date 1822, assayer’s mark “АЯ” (Alexander Ilyich Yashinov), and inventory number “447”.
Dimensions: Length: 10 cm | Width: 4 cm | Height: 1 cmWeight: 125 grams
Provenance: Sotheby’s, 4 June 1998, lot 56
Comparable Museum Examples: Similar works by Keibel are preserved in the permanent collections of the State Hermitage Museum and the Fabergé Museum in St Petersburg, where they are considered masterpieces of Imperial Russian decorative art.
The item is in exceptional condition, consistent with museum standards. The enamel miniature is perfectly preserved, with no cracks, restorations, or paint loss, retaining full colour depth and artistic detail. The gold surface shows only minimal signs of natural aging, typical for early 19th-century items. The decorative three-colour gold elements are entirely preserved—free of wear or distortion. The guilloché background is crisp, with no interruptions in the pattern. The interior is mirror-polished.All hallmarks are sharp and easily legible, including the signature KEIBEL, the St Petersburg city mark dated 1822, the assay mark АЯ (Alexander Yashinov), and inventory number 447.The piece has not undergone any later modifications or alterations. Fully authentic.
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