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Unknown — A Fabergé gem-set silver bell push in the form of a bear, Moscow, 1899-1908
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A Fabergé gem-set silver bell push in the form of a bear, Moscow, 1899-1908

This delicate silver bell push crafted by the renowned Fabergé workshop exemplifies the firm's masterful integration of functional design with sculptural whimsy, rendered in the form of a charming bear. Created in Moscow during the height of the Art Nouveau period, the piece showcases the jeweler's signature technique of combining precious metals with gem settings to elevate a utilitarian object into a decorative treasure. The anthropomorphic design reflects Fabergé's distinctive aesthetic appeal to wealthy Russian patrons who valued both artistic innovation and refined craftsmanship.

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Fabergé, Imperial & Revolutionary Art

November 26, 2024

Estimate: $30,000$50,000

Lot 230

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Unknown, A Fabergé gem-set silver bell push in the form of a bear, Moscow, 1899-1908

This delicate silver bell push crafted by the renowned Fabergé workshop exemplifies the firm's masterful integration of functional design with sculptural whimsy, rendered in the form of a charming bear. Created in Moscow during the height of the Art Nouveau period, the piece showcases the jeweler's signature technique of combining precious metals with gem settings to elevate a utilitarian object into a decorative treasure. The anthropomorphic design reflects Fabergé's distinctive aesthetic appeal to wealthy Russian patrons who valued both artistic innovation and refined craftsmanship.

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

Related themes

Art Nouveau, Functional Sculpture, Luxury decorative arts, Animal Figurative, Early 20th Century, Silver and gemstones, Whimsical, Moscow metalwork, Fabergé, Russian

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art