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Lovebird: a jewelled purpurin egg pendant, probably St Petersburg, circa 1900 — Lovebird: a jewelled purpurin egg pendant, probably St Petersburg, circa 1900

Lovebird: a jewelled purpurin egg pendant, probably St Petersburg, circa 1900

Lovebird: a jewelled purpurin egg pendant, probably St Petersburg, circa 1900

This jewelled purpurin egg pendant in the form of a lovebird dates to circa 1900 and was likely created in St Petersburg. The piece exemplifies the luxury and craftsmanship of Fabergé-era Russian decorative arts, combining precious materials with intricate detailing.

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Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons

November 30, 2021

Estimate: $2,000$3,000

Lot 431

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Lovebird: a jewelled purpurin egg pendant, probably St Petersburg, circa 1900, Lovebird: a jewelled purpurin egg pendant, probably St Petersburg, circa 1900

This jewelled purpurin egg pendant in the form of a lovebird dates to circa 1900 and was likely created in St Petersburg. The piece exemplifies the luxury and craftsmanship of Fabergé-era Russian decorative arts, combining precious materials with intricate detailing.

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Related themes

Egg, Bird, Ornate, Gold Tones, Decorative Arts, Enamel, Early Modern, Jewelry, Fabergé Style, Russian