This image captures a museum display showcasing a collection of ornate, small luxury objects, primarily cigarette cases and a minaudière, attributed to the House of Fabergé. The artifacts are arranged on a dark red fabric-covered surface within a glass display case, evident by the reflections on the surface. Each item is meticulously crafted with precious metals, enamel, and jewels, reflecting high artistry and opulence. The objects are positioned at various heights and locations on the red background. **From left to right and top to bottom, the visible objects include:** * **Top left:** A triangular picture frame with a vibrant red guilloché enamel border, accented with gold-colored flourishes. It contains a circular, black and white portrait of a woman wearing a hat. * **Bottom left:** An oval-shaped, highly decorative piece with a light pink background, adorned with gold-colored motifs that include what appears to be a crown or crest. It incorporates two smaller oval inserts: one displaying a clock face with Roman numerals, and the other holding a sepia-toned or black and white portrait of a woman. * **Below the oval object:** A small, rectangular case in a pale, almost peach-colored hue, with a horizontally ribbed texture and gold-colored edges. * **Top middle-right:** A rectangular, silver-colored case featuring a finely ribbed or corrugated texture. * **Middle right, below the silver case:** A small, rectangular case with a distinctive green and white patterned surface, possibly enamel or mosaic work, finished with gold-colored details. * **Below the green and white case:** Another small, rectangular case, similar in shape and texture to the peach-colored one, but in a slightly darker, possibly orange-pink shade. * **Below the orange-pink case:** A flat, rectangular case with a pristine white surface, exhibiting a subtle striped or wave-like pattern, likely made of mother-of-pearl or white enamel. * **Bottom-most middle-right:** A small, rectangular case with a fine, horizontally ribbed pattern, appearing in a pale gold or rose gold color with dark accents. * **Top right:** A rectangular, gold-colored case with horizontal striations across its surface. It is prominently adorned with an elaborate, jewel-encrusted floral or bow-shaped embellishment in the center. This object is identified by a label as a "Cigarette Case with Gold Leaf Wreath." * **Middle right, below the gold case:** A striking, vibrant red, rectangular case with a finely detailed, possibly enameled, pattern across its surface. It features a central gold-colored embellishment with a jewel. A braided dark cord with a tassel hangs from one side, suggesting it's designed to be carried. This object is identified by a label as an "Old Rose Cigarette Case." * **Bottom right:** A square-shaped, silver-colored case distinguished by a radiating, fanned pattern on its surface. It is embellished with a central gold-colored motif, possibly an eagle or crest, accented with dark (likely sapphire or onyx) stones. This object is identified by a label as a "White Cigarette Case." **Visible Text from the Labels:** * **Label for the "Old Rose Cigarette Case" (red case with handle):** * "Old Rose Cigarette Case" * "Gold, silver, guilloché enamel, pearl" * "House of Fabergé" * "Workmaster: Henrik Emanuel Wigström (Finnish, 1862–1923)" * "Russian (Saint Petersburg), 1899–1908" * "Matilda Geddings Gray Foundation (2011.66.22)" * **Label for the "White Cigarette Case" (bottom right silver square case):** * "White Cigarette Case" * "Gold, silver, guilloché enamel, re-cut diamond" * "House of Fabergé" * "Workmaster: Henrik Emanuel Wigström (Finnish, 1862–1923)" * "Russian (Saint Petersburg), 1899–1908" * "Matilda Geddings Gray Foundation (2011.66.21)" * **Label for the "Cigarette Case with Gold Leaf Wreath" (top right gold case):** * "Cigarette Case with Gold Leaf Wreath" * "Gilt silver, gold, moss agate, guilloché enamel, cabochon ruby" * "House of Fabergé" * "Workmaster: unidentified" * "Russian (probably Moscow), 1908–17" * "Matilda Geddings Gray Foundation (2011.66.27)" * **Label for a "Minaudière" (partially visible above the "Cigarette Case with Gold Leaf Wreath"):** * "Minaudière" * "Gold, silver, moss agate, guilloché enamel, mother-of-pearl" * "House of Fabergé" * "Workmaster: August Hollming" * "Russian (Saint Petersburg), 1908–13" * "Matilda Geddings Gray Foundation (2011.66.30)" * "One side of the interior of this case" * "hides a compartment for cigarettes. A" * "capped gold pencil. On the leaf opposite," * "into two sections: the larger, for powder;" * "smaller is for rouge. This minaudière was" * **Partially visible labels at the bottom right:** * "Imperial Presentation Cigarette Case" * "Presentation Cigarette Case/Matchbox" The objects are beautifully preserved and presented, highlighting their intricate craftsmanship and historical significance as Fabergé creations, likely from a museum or gallery collection. The consistent mention of "Matilda Geddings Gray Foundation" indicates a specific collection or donor.

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