L-14

Containers:

Box SC-07 Box 1, Folder 6, Item SC07.01.5.191

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 #L-14 Most unusual and rare split Easter egg by CARL G. FABERGE, the celebrated Russian Court jeweler, who is today often referred to as the "Cellini of the nineteenth century". It is a particularly noteworthy example of his genius. Carved out of nephrite and beautifully polished, it is split lengthwise through the center, which is mounted in gold with a laurel leaf design. On front and back are oval openings for pictures bordered with gold chased with the classic dart and triple dot motif. The surprise feature however, is discovered upon opening the egg. Each portion bears on the back a beautifully fashioned gold easel, so that when the egg is open, it can easily stand upon its easels, enabling one to see both pictures at the same time. It is a very beautiful piece, and in every detail is typical of the fine taste and exacting craftsmanship of this great master.

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:

47.20.306

Names:

Schaffer Collection

Places:

New York (N.Y.)

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