2325, undated
Scope and Contents
Transcription:
[double-headed eagle]
The Schaffer Collection
of
Russian Imperial Art Treasures
ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK
#2325
Miniature rooster carved out of transparent carnelian, by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian Court jeweler.
In its small dimensions, every detail of the anatomy is correctly and precisely cut, even to the chasing of the individual feathers. The legs are of gold with the paws minutely chased and with sharp claws, while diamonds are set in for the eyes.
It is a fine example of the miniature sculptures in semi-precious stones for which Fabergé was famous.
MRS. JOHN L. PRATT
Dates
- undated
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
