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A RUSSIAN PURPURINE ELEPHANT, CIRCA 1900 |
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- purpurine glass
- length 1 1/4 in., 3 cm
depicted standing, with trunk curled to one side
Condition
overall very good condition, the eyes possibly carved to hold gemstones, with a small chip to one of the toes on the back left foot
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
By 1900, purpurine was considered to be a specialty of Fabergé and his competitors sought examples for their shops. Hans Nadelhoffer, in his research in Cartier's archives, found multiple references to purchases of purpurine by the firm's Russian representative, including from a supplier to Fabergé. See H. Nadelhoffer, Cartier, NY, 2007, p. 97.