RH-5380/2, Jan. 31, 1939
Scope and Contents
Transcription: [double-headed eagle] Article No. RH-5380/2 Flower fantasy exquisitely developed in jewels in the form of a dandelion seed ball. Created by Carl Fabergé, illustrious jeweler to the Russian Imperial Family, this little piece typifies his finest work. The head, with down of asbestos is developed around the seed pod and pedicels of platinum, delicately finished with tiny diamonds. Serrated leaves carved in jade and graceful gold stalk rise from a little vase carved in rock crystal to represent a tumbler filled with water. Fully hallmarked, it is signed with the full name of Fabergé; the initials of one of his leading artists, Henrik Wigstroem; and with the numeral “72” denoting the Russian standard of 18kt. gold. From a collection of a member of the Imperial Family. Mrs. John L. Pratt January 31, 1939 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK
Dates
- Creation: Jan. 31, 1939
Creator
- Hammer Galleries (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Access
The collection is open for research.
Digitization of the collection has been made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The digital collection can be accessed through the VMFA Collections Search website.
Conditions Governing Use
No Copyright - United States: http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?language=en
Biographical / Historical
American--1
Extent
1 page
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Lillian Thomas Pratt.
Physical Description
Paper
Physical Facet
Sales records
General
Hammer Collection, Hammer Galleries, Fifth Avenue
Digitization of the Lillian Thomas Pratt Archives has been made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Geographic
Repository Details
Part of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Archives Repository
Margaret R. and Robert M. Freeman Library
200 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Richmond VA 23220-4007 United States
804-340-1495
library@vmfa.museum
