27 avril 2013
A Russian bowenite elephant, by Fabergé
A Russian bowenite elephant, by Fabergé. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013
Modelled as a carved bowenite elephant, with ruby eyes, 1890-1900, 6.5 x 4.5 cm, in brown leather Wartski case. By Fabergé. Estimate: $11,868 – $15,104
Literature: Cf. Walters Art Museum, The Fabergé Menagerie, Philip Wilson Publishers, London, 2003, page 163 for a bell-push of similar design.
Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 15 May 2013. Geneva. www.christies.com
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