Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons
Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons
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