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Two figural quartz desk seals, Ekaterinburg, second half 19th century — Two figural quartz desk seals, Ekaterinburg, second half 19th century

Two figural quartz desk seals, Ekaterinburg, second half 19th century

Two figural quartz desk seals, Ekaterinburg, second half 19th century

These two figural quartz desk seals from 19th-century Ekaterinburg represent Russian decorative arts craftsmanship and the tradition of hardstone carving. The functional yet sculptural objects exemplify the refined taste and technical skill of Imperial Russian artisans.

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Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons

November 30, 2021

Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000

Lot 467

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Two figural quartz desk seals, Ekaterinburg, second half 19th century, Two figural quartz desk seals, Ekaterinburg, second half 19th century

These two figural quartz desk seals from 19th-century Ekaterinburg represent Russian decorative arts craftsmanship and the tradition of hardstone carving. The functional yet sculptural objects exemplify the refined taste and technical skill of Imperial Russian artisans.

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Related themes

Nineteenth Century, Stone Carving, Translucent, Sculpture, Quartz, Decorative, Detailed, Miniature, Figurative, Russian