504, Jan. 2, 1935
Scope and Contents
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[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK
January 2, 1935
#504
Very important gold and silver vase enameled in beautiful, rich coloring, which can hardly be described. One can scarcely distinguish the enamel from the various precious stones, such as emeralds, rubies, sapphires, pearls, etc., with which it is embellished, true to the splendor of a jewelled [sic] crown, which is incorporated in the design of the vase.
It is the work of that outstanding master “Carl Fabergé”, court jeweler to the Czar of Russia, and who was often referred to as the “Cellini” of the 19th century. It is one of his most outstanding creations and is signed on the bottom of the vase.
From the Alexander Palace.
Mrs. John L. Pratt
Dates
- Jan. 2, 1935
Creator
- Schaffer Collection (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
Schaffer Collection, Russian Imperial Art Treasures, Rockefeller Center
Digitization of the Lillian Thomas Pratt Archives has been made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
- New York (N.Y.) Subject Source: Viaf
Creator
- Schaffer Collection (Organization)
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
