Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons

Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons

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A FABERGÉ BOWENITE MODEL OF AN ELEPHANT, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1900

Auction Closed

November 26, 06:32 PM GMT

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A FABERGÉ BOWENITE MODEL OF AN ELEPHANT, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1900


with cabochon ruby-set eyes, scratched on the foot with inventory number 47409

height 3.8cm, 1½in.

Princess Thyra of Denmark

Imperial and Royal Presents; Sotheby’s London, 24 November 2008, lot 97

Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Géza von Habsburg, Fabergé Hofjuwelier de Zaren, Munich, 1986, pp. 194-5 

Géza von Habsburg, Fabergé-Cartier Rivalen am Zarenhof, Munich, 2003, p. 246