Schaffer Collection

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK September 30, 1935 [#907, #908] #907. Very lovely miniature gold Easter egg chased and enameled translucent white and studded with a beautiful yellow and a white diamond. #908. Very beautiful miniature Easter egg of pink quartz. It is encircled by a gold ring having two diamonds and two sapphires in the form of leaves attached to it. Both of these eggs were made...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK September 30, 1935 [#909, #904, #911] #909. Very fine miniature Easter egg made of an unusual green Ural stone. Mounted in gold with a conventionalized flower design, it is set with three groups of three diamonds, three sapphires and three rubies. #904. Very lovely gold miniature Easter egg. The upper half is chased and enameled in translucent white. The lower...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK September 30, 1935 #912 Diamond-shaped gold pin, ornamented with the Russian Imperial Eagle, against a translucent mauve enamel ground in a chased sun-ray design. The eagle, studded with various sized diamonds, is of very fine craftsmanship. From the personal belongings of the Grand Duchess Tatiana, the second daughter of Nicholas II, the late Czar of Russia. ...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK February 2, 1936 #972 Small gold picture frame of outstanding beauty, by “Carl Fabergé”, famous court jeweler to the Czar of Russia. Of rounded, triangular shape, it has as its main area the chased guilloche surface enameled in light translucent blue, in a very graceful drape design. “Fabergé” was greatly renowned for this type of enameling and in this example,...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK May 18, 1936 #980 Magnificently conceived and executed Imperial Russian seal made with gold and silver stem, supporting a perfectly carved and polished agate Easter egg. The setting holding the egg is of the most unusual and finely detailed workmanship. It is in the form of garlands of roses carved out of several shades of gold, as well as silver, and is bordered...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK February 2, 1936 #982 Particularly beautiful icon depicting the “Transfiguration”, showing “Christ” in an aura of light with (left), Elias, and (right), The Prophet Moses. Below Him are James, Peter and John, (lower left, center and right, respectively). Of the most exquisite workmanship, both for its very expressive quality and perfection of detail, it is painted...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK April 9, 1936 #986 A particularly beautiful and rare solid gold picture frame of a graceful, oriental shape, designed with entwining leaf tendrils set with the richest shades of the transparent enamel, which has today become a lost art and cannot be duplicated. It is a fine example of the work of the famous court jeweler “Hahn”, who created some of the most prized...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK April 9, 1936 #987 Rectangular gold picture frame of exceptional quality and refinement, by “Carl Fabergé”, court jeweler to the Czar of Russia. In this specimen, “Fabergé’s” unique enamel, a translucent mauve is set off by a border wreath design of minute workmanship in two shades of gold. The opening for the picture, a tiny oval, is enclosed with beadwork...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] #989 Exquisite little octagonal nephrite box mounted with gold, and having hinged lid minutely chased with cherubs and flower garlands in low relief. It is bordered with an egg and dart motif and tiny beadwork of classical derivation, while the canted sides are set with alternating rows of diamonds and rubies. The craftsmanship displayed in this piece adequately shows the reason why Carl Faberge is often referred to as the “Cellini of the 19th...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK October 29, 1936 #989 Exquisite little octagonal nephrite box mounted with gold, and having hinged lid minutely chased with cherubs and flower garlands in low relief. It is bordered with an egg and dart motif and tiny beadwork of classical derivation, while the canted sides are set with alternating rows of diamonds and rubies. Made by “Carl Fabergé”, the famous...

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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK April 2, 1936 #991 Very lovely little nephrite vase of deep green coloring, with fine gold and silver mounting on the rim. This piece by “Carl Fabergé”, court jeweler to the Czar of Russia, is of minute proportions, and is charming in both shape and design. From the Alexander Palace at Tsarskoye Selo.

MRS. JOHN L. PRATT

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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] #997 Exceptionally fine circular cigarette container of gold and silver, enameled in brilliant translucent red and ornamented with swags and ribbons done in two shades of gold. At top and bottom there are finely fluted borders with crossed ribbons at intervals. It is by Carl Faberge, court jeweler to Nicholas II, the late Czar of Russia, and who is often referred to as the “Cellini of the 19th century.” $350.00

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK AUGUST 26, 1936 #997 Exceptionally fine circular cigarette container of gold and silver, enameled in an unusually beautiful shade of brilliant translucent red, and ornamented with swags and ribbons done in two shades of gold. At top and bottom are finely fluted borders crossed at intervals with ribbons. It is an unusually beautiful example of the painstaking...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK February 1, 1936 #1006 Extremely interesting water color luncheon menu of the 21st of June, 1896, in the domain “”Eleenskole”, which belonged to the Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich, uncle of Nicholas II, the late Czar of Russia. This menu was written and designed by the Grand Duchess Victoria Mellita of Hesse, wife of the Empress’ brother, Grand Duke Ernst-Ludvig...

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Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK October 29, 1935 #1017 Unusually beautiful solid gold cigarette case, elegantly embossed with sprays of leaves into which are mounted cabochon-cut rubies of beautiful color. A ruby of the same color, mounted in gold, serves as the catch which opens the case. It is signed by “Carl Fabergé”, famous jeweler to the Russian Imperial family, who, because of his...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK#1022 Most artistically conceived and executed miniature triptych icon sculptured out of solid gold, and signed by K. HAHN, who made some of the Crown Jewels of Russia. Of tiny proportions, this triptych is of a most exquisite design. Shown with the two side panels closed, it exhibits the pierced work border which frames panels with cherubs enameled blue...

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Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK April 9, 1936 #1035 Most unusual gold and silver picture frame enameled in brilliant emerald green over a finely chased surface. Designed in a five-petal arrangement, the center bears a photograph of Nicholas II, the late Czar of Russia, enclosed in beadwork, while in each of the five sectors, oval panels frame the portraits of the five children of the Czar: the...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK October 29, 1935 #1041 Beautifully conceived and executed miniature frame of the supreme quality achieved by “Carl Fabergé”. Mounted on a nephrite pedestal of pure classical inspiration, it is encircled at the top with a gold wreath mounted with rubies. From it hang festoons of leaves minutely chased and carved out of green and yellow gold. The gold enrichment...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK February 17, 1936 #1043 Exceptionally beautiful gold and silver picture frame containing a photograph of the Grand Duchess Anastasia, the youngest daughter of Nicholas II, the late Czar of Russia. This frame of very imposing character with a large Imperial Crown and ribbons at the top, is enameled in a raspberry red, the shade which immediately became so popular...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK#1044 Circular gold picture frame of unusually small proportions by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian Court jeweler. It is finely enameled over a chased (guilloche) surface in sky-blue. The border and the inner round opening for the picture are enameled in matte white, bordered with gold. It is surmounted by a gold bow and ribbon enrichment. It...

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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK October 29, 1935 #1049 Exceptionally fine and long lapis lazuli necklace composed of one hundred and ninety graduated Siberian lapis beads of an exceptionally beautiful blue. From the personal belongings of Czarina Alexandra Feodorovna, wife of Nicholas II, the late Czar of Russia. From the Alexander Palace at Tsarskoye Selo.

MRS. JOHN L. PRATT

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] #1073 Exceptionally beautiful and rare [scratched out “graphite” and ?] jade (handwritten) frame mounted with gold borders in pure classical taste composed with a meticulously chased wreath design in two shades of gold around the outside and surmounted at the top by a ribbon and bow enrichment. A finely fluted border frame the picture (handwritten), while on the [nephrite scratched out] jade (handwritten) margin green gold festoons are attached to...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK December 1, 1936 #1073 Exceptionally beautiful and rare jade frame, mounted with gold borders in pure classical taste composed with a meticulously chased wreath design in two shades of gold around the outside, and surmounted at the top by a ribbon and bow enrichment. A finely fluted border frames the picture, while on the jade margin green gold festoons are...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] #1075 Circular gold picture frame of the most exquisite and delicate workmanship chased with a shimmering “guilloche” pattern and enameled rich translucent amethyst. The circular opening is bordered with pearls while the outside is finely chased with a wreath design executed in two shades of gold. The back is paneled with ivory. [In original case - scratched through] Signed by Carl G. Faberge, famous jeweler to the Imperial Court of Russia, [and who has...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK December 1, 1936 #1075 Circular gold picture frame of the most exquisite and delicate workmanship, chased with a shimmering guilloche pattern and enameled rich translucent amethyst. The circular opening is bordered with pearls, while the outside is finely chased with a wreath design executed in two shades of gold. The back is paneled with ivory. It is in the...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] #1078 Exceptionally beautiful gold and silver picture frame of most unusual size enameled in translucent sky-blue over a scintillating chased (guilloche) surface. The broad enamel border is framed on the inside by a beadwork edge and on the outside by a delicately chased wreath design. At top laurel leaf festoons of classical inspiration are caught by rosettes and held in the middle by an elaborately wrought bow and ribbon enrichment. [crossed out:...

Scope and Contents Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK December 1, 1936 #1078 Exceptionally beautiful gold and silver picture frame of most unusual size, enameled in translucent sky-blue over a scintillating chased (guilloché) surface. The broad enamel border is framed on the inside by a beadwork edge and on the outside by a delicately chased wreath design. At the top, laurel leaf festoons of classical inspiration are...

Scope and Contents Transcription: The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK May 18, 1936 #1085 A most unusual egg shaped, gold mounted nephrite bookmark, encrusted with diamonds and rubies in the form of the initials “XB”, which is an abbreviation for the Russian “Christ is Risen”. A good example of the work of the celebrated court jeweler “Carl Fabergé”, showing his rare ability to combine beauty with utility. In the original Faberge [sic] case. From the...