558, 1934

Containers:

Box SC-07 Box 1, Folder 5, Item SC07.01.5.016

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 September 28, 1934 #558 A most exceptionally fine silver bunny made from life by the well-known Russian jeweler, "Carl Fabergé", who was often referred to as the Cellini of the 19th century. It is made up of two sections; the head opens on a hinge, and the hollow inside was probably used for bonbons. The eyes of are Ural rubies. It is a very good example of this type of work that was made by this master craftsman. The life-like effect and charm, as well as the characteristically fine detail, will win one over readily to the many admirers that he already has all over the world, in both royal houses and humble alike. The bunny bears on the bottom a most exceptionally clear hallmark and signature "K. Fabergé," surmounted by Russian Imperial eagle, the date "1894", and the St. Petersburg hallmark. From the Alexandrovsky Palace at Tsarskoye Selo.

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:

47.20.214

Names:

Schaffer Collection

Places:

New York (N.Y.)

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