{"product_id":"faberge-brooch-of-countess-vorontsova-dashkova","title":"Fabergé Brooch of Countess Vorontsova-Dashkova","description":"Created for a member of one of Imperial Russia’s most distinguished court families, this exceptional Fabergé gem-set gold monogram brooch was crafted circa 1890 under chief workmaster Michael Perkhin and descended through the Vorontsov-Dashkov family. Preserved in its original Fabergé presentation case bearing the Imperial Warrant, this rare jewel offers an intimate glimpse into the world surrounding Empress Maria Feodorovna, one of Fabergé’s greatest patrons. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The brooch’s elegant gold design centers a personalized monogram embellished with colorful gemstones, reflecting Fabergé’s mastery of distinct jewels created for Russia’s aristocratic elite. It dates to the same pivotal year in which Perkhin created the celebrated Danish Palaces Egg, presented by Alexander III to Empress Maria Feodorovna in 1890. As Fabergé’s chief workmaster, Perkhin was responsible for many of the firm’s most important commissions, and this jewel represents a rare surviving example of his work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Its distinguished provenance further enhances its significance. The brooch descended through Countess Elizaveta Andreevna Vorontsova-Dashkova (1845–1924), a prominent lady-in-waiting at the Imperial Court, charitable organizer and wife of Count Illarion Vorontsov-Dashkov, a powerful statesman who served as Minister of the Imperial Court and Viceroy of the Caucasus. As close associates of Emperor Alexander III and Empress Maria Feodorovna, the Vorontsov-Dashkov family occupied an important place in the social and political life of late Imperial Russia. Together with its Fabergé presentation case, this jewel offers a tangible connection to that extraordinary era. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1890 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bears Michael Perkhin’s workmaster’s mark, the 56 zolotnik gold standard and scratched serial number \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1\" length \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e The collection of Countess Elizaveta Andreievna Vorontsova-Dashkova (nee Shuvalova)\u003cbr\u003e Thence by descent\u003cbr\u003e Christie's, New York, 1997\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Paris\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Switzerland","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45531574927495,"sku":"32-2746","price":34500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-2746_1_ac0768a4-046d-44b0-810f-366fdbb4104f.png?v=1786656062","url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/products\/faberge-brooch-of-countess-vorontsova-dashkova","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}