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Unknown — A jewelled silver-mounted agate and enamel parasol handle, possibly St Petersburg, 20th century
Unknown

A jewelled silver-mounted agate and enamel parasol handle, possibly St Petersburg, 20th century

This parasol handle exemplifies the luxurious decorative arts of early 20th century Russia, combining precious materials with refined craftsmanship. The object features agate carved or polished as the primary structural element, complemented by ornamental silver mounting and intricate enamel work, techniques for which St Petersburg workshops were renowned. Such functional luxury items reflect the opulence of the Edwardian era and the sophisticated tastes of wealthy patrons who commissioned bespoke accessories.

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Fabergé, Imperial & Revolutionary Art

November 26, 2024

Estimate: $3,000$5,000

Lot 246

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Unknown, A jewelled silver-mounted agate and enamel parasol handle, possibly St Petersburg, 20th century

This parasol handle exemplifies the luxurious decorative arts of early 20th century Russia, combining precious materials with refined craftsmanship. The object features agate carved or polished as the primary structural element, complemented by ornamental silver mounting and intricate enamel work, techniques for which St Petersburg workshops were renowned. Such functional luxury items reflect the opulence of the Edwardian era and the sophisticated tastes of wealthy patrons who commissioned bespoke accessories.

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

Related themes

20th Century, silver-mounted, Art Nouveau, parasol handle, Jewelled, Decorative Arts, Enamel, Luxury, Agate, 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