This photo frame was formerly exhibited with a photograph of Lady Aline de Rothschild Sassoon. Born in Paris to Baron Gustave de Rothschild and Cecile Anspach, Lady Sassoon moved to Kensington, London, shortly following her marriage to Edward Sassoon, with whom she eventually had two children: Sybil Rachel Bettie Cécile, Marchioness Cholmondeley; and Philip Albert Gustave David (later Sir, 3^rd Baronet). Alongside being a strong supporter of her husband’s political career, Lady Sassoon also supported many East London girls’ clubs, set up an art studio for her to work as an artist, and was a talented artist and pianist. She was also a notable hostess at her house on Park Lane and at Trent Park, Middlesex.

The Rothschild family were the most important patrons of Fabergé's London branch, second only to the Royal family in terms of the scope and importance of their purchases. Referred to by Henry Bainbridge, manager of Fabergé's London branch as 'Their Exquisitenesses', members of the extended family patronized Fabergé often for both personal commissions and as the primary source for their generous gift giving. For more see K. McCarthy, Fabergé in London, China, pp. 79-95.

Fabergé frames of octagonal shape, such as the present example with its balanced guilloché and gold-mounted decoration, are very rare amongst the firm's production.