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Fabergé Hardstone
Collection
Among the many materials which Fabergé employed in the making of his remarkable
bibelots, not the least were the hardstones: malachite, obsidian, chalcedony,
rock crystal, nephrite, purpurine, jasper, agate, jade, lapis-lazuli, bowenite,
rhodonite, citrine, the list is endless. His selection of hardstone was determined
entirely by the most appropriate use for the subject matter and this provided
the figures great individuality and stature. Also, he combined these hardstones
with precious metals and gems, seamlessly integrating each with the other creating
miniature works of art with each figure or flower made. His animals had what
art historians describe as "psychologically interpretive aspects",
the accentuation of particular characteristics of each subject giving them personalities
and very distinctive charm. They were much sought after and, today, like all
Fabergé treasures, they reside in museum collections; The Forbes Collection,
The Royal Collection in London, The Collection of the Prince of Wales and several
museums in Moscow each having substantial hardstone collections. |
The
Polar Bear on The Ice Floe is hand carved of crystal and
rock crystal with enormous detail in the fur. The eyes are rubies
and are the only color in the figure. It is an incredible reproduction
done with enormous care and tremendous skill.and one would be hard
put to see a difference between it and the original. Retail: About
$515.00. Our price: $453.90.
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