G-13, Aug. 18, 1937
Scope and Contents
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[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK
August 18, 1937
#G-13
Dome-shaped jade push-button by CARL G. FABERGE [sic], the celebrated Russian Court jeweler.
In the classic French style adapted by FABERGE [sic], the jade is of a dark green color cut into relief with rows of small rococo scrolls curving up over the top to join a central motif bearing the button. The button is a cabochon-cut star ruby set in a nine-petaled [sic] mounting of diamonds.
The jade is mounted in solid gold of a bright yellow color and, following in this style, is finely chased with flutings which are crossed with evenly spaced ribbons.
Mounted on three gold feet in the form of rococo scrolls.
Originally in the collection of Countess Brassoff.
Mrs. John L. Pratt
Dates
- Aug. 18, 1937
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
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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
Repository Details
Part of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Archives Repository
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