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Unknown — A Fabergé gem-set silver bell push in the form of a pig, workmaster Julius Rappoport, St Petersburg, 1904-1908
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A Fabergé gem-set silver bell push in the form of a pig, workmaster Julius Rappoport, St Petersburg, 1904-1908

This whimsical bell push exemplifies the Fabergé workshop's mastery of combining precious materials with functional design and playful subject matter. Created by master craftsman Julius Rappoport during the early 20th century, the piece features gem settings that embellish the sculptural pig form, transforming a utilitarian household object into a jeweled curiosity worthy of a wealthy Russian patron. The work reflects the studio's reputation for lavish personal accessories that blur the boundaries between fine jewelry, decorative arts, and functional objets d'art.

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Fabergé, Imperial & Revolutionary Art

November 26, 2024

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

Lot 228

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Unknown, A Fabergé gem-set silver bell push in the form of a pig, workmaster Julius Rappoport, St Petersburg, 1904-1908

This whimsical bell push exemplifies the Fabergé workshop's mastery of combining precious materials with functional design and playful subject matter. Created by master craftsman Julius Rappoport during the early 20th century, the piece features gem settings that embellish the sculptural pig form, transforming a utilitarian household object into a jeweled curiosity worthy of a wealthy Russian patron. The work reflects the studio's reputation for lavish personal accessories that blur the boundaries between fine jewelry, decorative arts, and functional objets d'art.

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Related themes

Animal Subject Matter, Functional Art, Art Nouveau, Russian Artist, Early 20th Century, Whimsical Aesthetic, Luxury Craftsmanship, Bell-Push, silver and gem-set, Decorative Object

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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