Lot Essay
Such large hardstone carved animals executed by Fabergé workshops are not unusual. For another large Fabergé hardstone elephant see Christie's Geneva, 18 May 1994, lot 232.
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INSCRIBED FABERGÉ IN LATIN LETTERS, CIRCA 1890, WITH INVENTORY NUMBER 25012
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A LARGE PINK AVENTURINE QUARTZ MODEL OF AN ELEPHANT
INSCRIBED FABERGÉ IN LATIN LETTERS, CIRCA 1890, WITH INVENTORY NUMBER 25012
Realistically modelled, with glass eyes, inscribed under the back two feet (tusks damaged)
9¼ in. (23.5 cm.) high
INSCRIBED FABERGÉ IN LATIN LETTERS, CIRCA 1890, WITH INVENTORY NUMBER 25012
Realistically modelled, with glass eyes, inscribed under the back two feet (tusks damaged)
9¼ in. (23.5 cm.) high