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RH5413-2, 1940 1 page Box SC-07 Box 1, Folder 10, Item SC07.02.3.140

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] PRIMROSE Graceful flowering primrose branch rising from a rectangular vase carved in rock crystal. The container is designed in such a manner that it has the appearance of being filled with water. Full blown flowers are in carnelian-toned agate, stamen clusters of gold surrounding brilliant centers set with diamonds. The leaves, carved with rare finesse are in Siberian nephrite, and stems are made of 18 kt. gold. Karl Faberge, Imperial Russia's greatest court jeweler, designed the extraordinary fantasy. It is fully hallmarked with his name in Russian; with the initials of one of his ablest workmasters, Henrik Wigstroem; and the numeral "72" denoting the Russian equivalent of 18 kt. gold. From the collection of a member of the Russian Imperial Family. RH5413-2 Mrs. John L. Pratt January 9, 1940 FROM THE HAMMER COLLECTION – 682 FIFTH AVENUE – NEW YORK

  1. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
  2. Lillian Thomas Pratt Personal Papers (SC-07), 1901/1947
  3. Series 2: Hammer Galleries, 1933/1945
  4. Series 2.3: Item Descriptions, 1933/1945
  5. Folder 10

Series 2: Hammer Galleries, 1933/1945 220 items Box 1 (5 Folders, 1 Oversize Item and 1 Binder)

This series is comprised of invoices, price tags, item descriptions, exhibition labels and correspondence that document the purchases Pratt made from the Hammer Galleries in the 1930s and 1940s. The Lord and Taylor invoices are undated, but the item numbers match up with Hammer Galleries price tags, and the Galleries did present and sell their collection at Lord and Taylor in the early 1930s (probably 1934 based upon letterhead from the item descriptions).

  1. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
  2. Lillian Thomas Pratt Personal Papers (SC-07), 1901/1947

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