
A Fabergé varicoloured gold-mounted nephrite and carnelian desk seal and blotter, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St Petersburg, 1899-1908
This elegant desk seal and blotter exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the Fabergé workshop under master craftsman Henrik Wigström, combining precious materials including varicoloured gold with hardstones such as nephrite and carnelian. The piece demonstrates the Russian Imperial style's characteristic fusion of functional design with luxurious materials, typical of Fabergé's output during the early 20th century. Such desk accessories were among the firm's most coveted creations, appealing to wealthy patrons who valued both artistic quality and practical utility in their office furnishings.
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Fabergé, Imperial & Revolutionary Art
November 26, 2024
Estimate: $12,000 – $18,000
Lot 245
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