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JZ-1, JZ-2, JZ-3, JZ-4 1 page Box SC-07 Box 1, Folder 6, Item SC07.01.5.190

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK #JZ-1, 2, 3, 4. Group of gold animal charms, of fine quality. One represents a gold bear standing on a pearl [underlined]; one is a bulldog [underlined] with diamond collar and tail; another is a dog with ruby [underlined] eyes and diamond collar [underlined]; and the fourth is a dog carved in Chinese fashion [underlined].

  1. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
  2. Lillian Thomas Pratt Personal Papers (SC-07)
  3. Series 1: Schaffer Collection
  4. Series 1.5: Item Descriptions
  5. Folder 6

L-14 1 page Box SC-07 Box 1, Folder 6, Item SC07.01.5.191

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.

  1. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
  2. Lillian Thomas Pratt Personal Papers (SC-07)
  3. Series 1: Schaffer Collection
  4. Series 1.5: Item Descriptions
  5. Folder 6

Lillian Thomas Pratt Personal Papers (SC-07) 1.5 Linear Feet 2 boxes (15 folders), 1 oversize item and 1 binder

Pratt, Lillian Thomas, 1876?
The collection documents the formation of the Lillian Thomas Pratt Collection of Fabergé decorative artworks at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Bequeathed to the museum upon her death in 1947, Pratt's Fabergé collection consistently remains one of the highlights of the museum's permanent collection. Pratt purchased most of her Fabergé collection from the Schaffer Collection and Hammer Galleries, both of New York City, in the 1930s and 1940s. Comprised of correspondence, invoices, price tags, and detailed item descriptions, this collection illuminates Pratt's mind as a collector, as well as her relationship with one of her dealers, Alexander Schaffer.
  1. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Schaffer Galleries, Item 258 1 item Box SC-07 Box 2, Folder 16, Item SC07.CF.02.001

Description: Back of silver triptych icon with an engraved inscription within a laurel crown. Translated from the Russian, it reads: "Blessing of the Preobrazhenskii Regiment. June 3rd, 1884. A new commandment I give unto you the ye love one another as I loved you. (St. John, Chapter 13, Verse 34)".

  1. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
  2. Lillian Thomas Pratt Personal Papers (SC-07)
  3. Series 5: Museum Records
  4. Folder 16

Schaffer Galleries, Item 264 1 item Box SC-07 Box 2, Folder 16, Item SC07.CF.02.003

Description: Silver triptych icon featuring paintings of the Transfiguration in the center, St. Elizabeth standing in the left side panel, and St. Sergius of Radonezh standing in the right side panel. Each panel is surrounded by an elaborate patterned border.

  1. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
  2. Lillian Thomas Pratt Personal Papers (SC-07)
  3. Series 5: Museum Records
  4. Folder 16

Schaffer Galleries, Item 402 1 item Box SC-07 Box 2, Folder 16, Item SC07.CF.02.005

Description: Back of silver diptych icon. One side has an engraved inscription that indicates that it was presented to Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra by courtiers. The other side features an elaborate scroll work design and studded with ten turquoise, garnets, and pearls.

  1. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
  2. Lillian Thomas Pratt Personal Papers (SC-07)
  3. Series 5: Museum Records
  4. Folder 16

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