2692

Containers:

Box SC-07 Box 1, Folder 6, Item SC07.01.5.180

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 #2692 Miniature owl by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian Court jeweler, carved out of a single piece of opal especially chosen for its fine color and shading. The bird, which is of exceptionally small proportions, is shown standing on a gold perch which rests on an agate base. In its small dimensions, the details of the anatomy are correctly and precisely rendered. Two rubies are set in for the eyes. A charming example of the work of this great artist, who made so many important objets d'art for members of the Russian Imperial family, as well as for other important personages throughout the world.

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:

47.20.215

Names:

Schaffer Collection

Places:

New York (N.Y.)

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