2323

Containers:

Box SC-07 Box 1, Folder 6, Item SC07.01.5.152

Creator:

Schaffer Collection

Extent:

1 page

Scope and content:

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK

#2323 Miniature sculpture by CARL G. FABERGE, of an eagle, carved from vari-colored brown and gray agate, and with feet of gold. It is an exceptionally fine example by this great Russian artist, and every portion of the bird's anatomy has been minutely carved with the greatest attention to detail. The bird is shown standing in repose with wings folded in, and head slightly turned to one side. The beak is carved to almost knife-like sharpness, and diamonds are set in for the eyes, giving a most naturalistic expression. Adding to the impression one has of the great strength and ferocity of this bird, are the highly polished and sharp claws which are rendered with the highest degree of precision.

MRS. JOHN L. PRATT

Language:

English

Acquisition information:

Gift of Lillian Thomas Pratt.

Biographical / historical:

American--1

Physical description:

Paper

Physical facet:

Sales records

Other descriptive data:

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.

Related material:

47.20.257

Names:

Schaffer Collection

Places:

New York (N.Y.)

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