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A Russian Purpurin Elephant, probably St Petersburg, circa 1900 — A Russian Purpurin Elephant, probably Fabergé, St Petersburg, circa 1900

A Russian Purpurin Elephant, probably St Petersburg, circa 1900

A Russian Purpurin Elephant, probably Fabergé, St Petersburg, circa 1900

A decorative elephant figurine crafted from purpurin, likely produced by the renowned Fabergé workshop in St Petersburg around 1900. This ornamental piece exemplifies the luxurious decorative arts produced during the Russian Imperial period.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons

November 30, 2021

Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000

Lot 469

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A Russian Purpurin Elephant, probably St Petersburg, circa 1900, A Russian Purpurin Elephant, probably Fabergé, St Petersburg, circa 1900

A decorative elephant figurine crafted from purpurin, likely produced by the renowned Fabergé workshop in St Petersburg around 1900. This ornamental piece exemplifies the luxurious decorative arts produced during the Russian Imperial period.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

St Petersburg, Purpurin, Decorative Arts, Russian Imperial, Circa 1900, Fabergé