Lot Essay
A similar egg by the same workmaster is in the Forbes Collection; see Alexander von Solodkoff, Masterpieces from the House of Faberg, (New York, 1984), p.182 illustrated.
BY FABERG, WORKMASTER FEDOR AFANAS'EV, ST. PETERSBURG, 1908-1917
Details
A gold-mounted amethystine quartz miniature Pendant
by Faberg, workmaster Fedor Afanas'ev, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917
Carved as a stylised chick with gold feet, perched on an ovoid gold frame, with suspension ring, marked on ring
3/4in. (1.8cm.) high
by Faberg, workmaster Fedor Afanas'ev, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917
Carved as a stylised chick with gold feet, perched on an ovoid gold frame, with suspension ring, marked on ring
3/4in. (1.8cm.) high
Provenance
Julia Grant, Princess Cantacuzne (see note to lot 16)