A Fabergé rose-quartz model of a bulldog, St Petersburg, circa 1900
Auction Closed
November 25, 06:21 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
stylistically carved in rose-quartz with its legs tucked in and tongue out, the curves of its nose, eyebrows and ears exaggerated, with demantoid garnet-set eyes
length 4.7 cm; 1 7/8 in.
Bulldogs were a popular subject amongst Fabergé's lapidary artisans. They were often modelled seated and care was taken to preserve their characteristic large noses and thick eyebrow folds. Their charming and humoristic qualities must have appealed to Fabergé clientele, including the British Royal family, whose collection boasts a total of seven bulldog models in various semi-precious stones.
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