Boîte à musique “Swan Lake” – House Of Fabergé et Franklin Mint – - Music box - 1990-2000
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Fine porcelain music box with gold-plated accents, produced by The Franklin Mint under Fabergé licence, model Swan Lake, dating to 1990–2000, with a mechanical movement under the base, dimensions 8 × 9 × 9 cm and a weight of 225 g, in good condition with a discreet porcelain flaw on the underside.
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Magnificent fine porcelain collectible music box, created by Franklin Mint under official license from the House of Fabergé, inspired by the famous ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovski: Swan Lake.
Model: Swan Lake (Le Lac des Cygnes)
This elegant music box pays homage to one of the most famous classical ballets, a symbol of grace, beauty, and eternal love. It embodies the refinement characteristic of Fabergé-inspired creations, combining finely worked porcelain, polychrome decoration, and rich 24-karat gold gilding.
The box features a superb, delicately painted frieze depicting majestic white swans gliding on the waters of an intensely blue lake, surrounded by gorgeous floral compositions in vibrant colors. This romantic and poetic setting evokes all the magic of the renowned Russian ballet.
The lid, sumptuously worked in relief, is adorned with elegant golden scrolls, floral motifs in pink hues, and a deep blue central cabochon. The generous 24-karat gold gilding highlights the contours and details of this remarkable collector’s piece.
The box rests on small gold feet and houses a mechanical musical movement located beneath its base, operated by rotation.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: The Franklin Mint / Franklin Mint Medalier
Brand: House of Fabergé
Model: Swan Lake (Le Lac des Cygnes)
Period: 1990-2000
Type: Collectible music box
Materials: Fine porcelain, polychrome decoration, and 24-karat gold gilding
Decor: White swans on a blue background, floral compositions
Lid: Relief decoration, golden scrolls and central blue cabochon
Musical movement: Mechanical mechanism under the base
Style: Fabergé, Russian imperial art
Marks: Fabergé / Franklin Mint
Condition:
Very good overall presentation condition. Superb colors, well-preserved polychrome decoration, and beautiful shine of the gilding.
Note: there is a crack in the lower white porcelain portion, visible in the detailed photograph.
This defect is located beneath the box and remains discreet when on display.
Please carefully review the many photographs, which are an integral part of the description.
Shipping: especially careful and secure, tracked and insured.
Happy bidding on Catawiki!!!
ZélioCambra
Seller's Story
Passionate and a collector, I specialize in Franklin Mint collectibles, which constitute the bulk of the pieces I offer: sculptures, figurines, porcelains, decorative objects and limited editions. Over the years, I have developed a particular knowledge of the Franklin Mint universe, of its different collections and its numerous editions. The items offered come mainly from private collections, estates, and curated sales. Each piece is examined carefully and presented with a precise description and numerous detailed photographs. Special attention is given to packaging and protection of the objects, especially porcelains and fragile pieces. Careful shipping with tracking. ZélioCambra — The passion of the collector, the professional’s exacting standards.
Translated by Google TranslateMagnificent fine porcelain collectible music box, created by Franklin Mint under official license from the House of Fabergé, inspired by the famous ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovski: Swan Lake.
Model: Swan Lake (Le Lac des Cygnes)
This elegant music box pays homage to one of the most famous classical ballets, a symbol of grace, beauty, and eternal love. It embodies the refinement characteristic of Fabergé-inspired creations, combining finely worked porcelain, polychrome decoration, and rich 24-karat gold gilding.
The box features a superb, delicately painted frieze depicting majestic white swans gliding on the waters of an intensely blue lake, surrounded by gorgeous floral compositions in vibrant colors. This romantic and poetic setting evokes all the magic of the renowned Russian ballet.
The lid, sumptuously worked in relief, is adorned with elegant golden scrolls, floral motifs in pink hues, and a deep blue central cabochon. The generous 24-karat gold gilding highlights the contours and details of this remarkable collector’s piece.
The box rests on small gold feet and houses a mechanical musical movement located beneath its base, operated by rotation.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: The Franklin Mint / Franklin Mint Medalier
Brand: House of Fabergé
Model: Swan Lake (Le Lac des Cygnes)
Period: 1990-2000
Type: Collectible music box
Materials: Fine porcelain, polychrome decoration, and 24-karat gold gilding
Decor: White swans on a blue background, floral compositions
Lid: Relief decoration, golden scrolls and central blue cabochon
Musical movement: Mechanical mechanism under the base
Style: Fabergé, Russian imperial art
Marks: Fabergé / Franklin Mint
Condition:
Very good overall presentation condition. Superb colors, well-preserved polychrome decoration, and beautiful shine of the gilding.
Note: there is a crack in the lower white porcelain portion, visible in the detailed photograph.
This defect is located beneath the box and remains discreet when on display.
Please carefully review the many photographs, which are an integral part of the description.
Shipping: especially careful and secure, tracked and insured.
Happy bidding on Catawiki!!!
ZélioCambra
Seller's Story
Passionate and a collector, I specialize in Franklin Mint collectibles, which constitute the bulk of the pieces I offer: sculptures, figurines, porcelains, decorative objects and limited editions. Over the years, I have developed a particular knowledge of the Franklin Mint universe, of its different collections and its numerous editions. The items offered come mainly from private collections, estates, and curated sales. Each piece is examined carefully and presented with a precise description and numerous detailed photographs. Special attention is given to packaging and protection of the objects, especially porcelains and fragile pieces. Careful shipping with tracking. ZélioCambra — The passion of the collector, the professional’s exacting standards.
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Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Gold plated, Porcelain
Brand
Boîte à musique “Swan Lake” – House Of Fabergé et Franklin Mint –
Condition
Good
Includes
No extra's
Height
8 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
9 cm
Weight
225 g
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Estimated period
1990-2000
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