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Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK August 18, 1937 #G-5 Miniature picture frame by CARL G. FABERGE [sic], the celebrated Russian Court jeweler. It is executed in unusually small dimensions in solid gold with a jade center surrounding the tiny opening for a picture. Concentric fluted gold rims separate these areas. The jade is of a dark, spotted green and in contrast to it, a pale mauve enamel is employed overlaid by an interweaving green-gold wreath. At top, a ribbon with bow and loose ends is fixed, bearing a ruby in the center. It is mounted with a gold easel. Originally in the collection of the Countess Brassoff.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK August 18, 1937 #G-8 A miniature icon by CARL G. FABERGE [sic], the celebrated Russian Court jeweler. It is in the form of a triptych and is very simply panelled [sic] on the exterior with a dark wood bearing a four-petaled [sic] catch centered by an emerald. It opens to disclose a solid gold interior. The three panels are executed in a brilliant yellow gold bearing three Russian arch-shaped panels bordered by pearls. The yellow-gold ground bears arabesques of filigree and is studded at significant points in the design with emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds. The central panel frames "The Resurrection." Against a dark background, the figure of Christ appears holding aloft a pennant. His form radiates light and in the foreground, two angels kneel. It is an extremely fine painting for a miniature and is complete in every detail. It is surmounted by a Russian Cross studded with emeralds and rubies. The inscription on the left panel reads as follows: "Resurrection of Thine, O Christ, Saviour, about which the Angels sing in Heaven." And on the right panel: "And we on Earth try to be worthy to glorify Thee." Originally in the collection of the Countess Brassoff.

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] #G. 8. A miniature icon by CARL G. FABERGE, the Russian court jeweler. It is in the form of triptych and very simply on the exterior is paneled with a dark wood bearing a four-petaled catch centered by an emerald. It opens to disclose a solid gold interior. The three panels are executed in a brilliant yellow gold bearing three Russian arch-shaped panels bordered by pearls. The yellow-gold ground bears arabesques of the filigree and studded at significant points in the design are emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds. The central panel frames "The Resurrection". Against a dark background the figure of Christ appears holding aloft a pennant. His form radiates light and in the foreground two angels kneel. It is an extremely small painting even for a miniature but is complete in every detail. At top there is the Russian cross studded with emeralds and rubies. $1500.00 The inscription is as follows: Left panel: "Resurrection of Thine, O Christ, Savior, about which the Angels sing in Heaven. Right panel: and we on Earth try to be worthy to glorify Thee."

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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].

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.

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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)".