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A Fabergé gold egg pendant, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St Petersburg, circa 1900 — A Fabergé gold egg pendant, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St Petersburg, circa 1900

A Fabergé gold egg pendant, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St Petersburg, circa 1900

A Fabergé gold egg pendant, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St Petersburg, circa 1900

This exquisite gold egg pendant exemplifies the legendary artistry of Fabergé, crafted under the meticulous hand of master workmaster Henrik Wigström in St. Petersburg around 1900. A miniature marvel of Imperial Russian craftsmanship, the pendant reflects the House of Fabergé's celebrated tradition of transforming precious metals into objects of extraordinary elegance and refinement. Its egg form, a signature motif of the Fabergé aesthetic, carries rich symbolic resonance while showcasing the consummate goldsmithing techniques that made the workshop renowned throughout the courts of Europe.

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Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons

November 30, 2021

Estimate: $1,000$2,000

Lot 432

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A Fabergé gold egg pendant, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St Petersburg, circa 1900, A Fabergé gold egg pendant, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St Petersburg, circa 1900

This exquisite gold egg pendant exemplifies the legendary artistry of Fabergé, crafted under the meticulous hand of master workmaster Henrik Wigström in St. Petersburg around 1900. A miniature marvel of Imperial Russian craftsmanship, the pendant reflects the House of Fabergé's celebrated tradition of transforming precious metals into objects of extraordinary elegance and refinement. Its egg form, a signature motif of the Fabergé aesthetic, carries rich symbolic resonance while showcasing the consummate goldsmithing techniques that made the workshop renowned throughout the courts of Europe.

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Gold, Egg, Fine Craftsmanship, Luxury Object, Ornate, Art Nouveau, Egg Form, Luxury, Circa 1900, Imperial Russian, Jewelry, Russian Decorative Arts, Belle Époque, Fabergé, Decorative Object, Yellow, Russian, Turn Of The Century, Gold Jewelry