534, undated
Scope and Contents
Transcription: [double-headed eagle] #534 Very fine parasol handle made of a solid piece of amethyst, with most unusual gold and silver mounting. Made by the famous Russian artist “Carl Faberge”, court jeweler to the Czar of Russia, who was often referred to as the “Cellini” of the 19th century. From the collection of Alexandra Feodorovna, wife of Nicholas II, the late Czar of Russia. $250.00
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 item
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Lillian Thomas Pratt.
Physical Description
Paper
Physical Facet
Price tags
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
