Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons

Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons

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A Fabergé jewelled bowenite model of playing puppies, St Petersburg, circa 1900

Auction Closed

November 30, 06:31 PM GMT

Estimate

30,000 - 50,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A Fabergé jewelled bowenite model of playing puppies, St Petersburg, circa 1900


in the style of an 18th century Japanese wooden netsuke from the Tsu school carved by the master Kokei, the eyes set with cabochon rubies

length 3.5cm; 1⅜ in.

Exhibition catalogue, Wilmington, Fabergé Imperial Craftsman and his World, 2000, p. 306, illustrated
Exhibition catalogue, Wartski, Japonisme: From Falize to Fabergé, 2011, p. 109, p. 97 illustrated