2238, undated
Scope and Contents
Transcription: [double-headed eagle] #2238 Rare miniature Easter egg, by CARL G. FABERGE, the Russian court jeweler. The egg form is executed in solid gold overlaid by settings of silver for the bands of diamonds which rise from the bottom and cover the lower portion of the egg. From these bands, tendrils arise, and entwining over the gold surface of the egg, are executed in diamonds. The bottom bears a brilliant cabochon-cut ruby. $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
