Design Study, Early 20th Century. ...

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Design Study, Early 20th Century
Materials: gouache, ink and graphite on paper mounted on cardboard.
Dimensions: 8-1/2 x 6-3/4 inches (20.50 x 17.50 cm)
Inscribed lower right: X4736/63 /No 2289 Paris / Pamiere
The original rendering depicts the design for an enameled platinum, gold and silver medallion bearing the Latin inscription, CAPITULUM APPAMIENSE SANCTE ANTONINE ORA PRO NOBIS. Translated (from French) are instructions to have the enamel done in Paris.

Fabergé: Carl Faberge grew up working for his father’s jewelry business in St. Petersburg, Russia. In 1872, Faberge took control of the company. A master goldsmith, Faberge drew inspiration from the fabulous collections housed at the Hermitage museum. He was appointed jeweler to the Imperial Court, where he achieved his greatest fame, fabricating 50 jeweled Imperial Easter eggs between 1885 and 1916. His patrons included worldwide royalty and the social elite of the era. His jewelry designs and sculptures captivated the world. Faberge fled Russia in 1917 following the October Revolution. He died in Switzerland in 1920, leaving behind a legacy for unparalleled technical mastery of metalwork. Faberge’s company continues to create lavishly detailed jewelry and art objects utilizing the techniques and tools reminiscent of the originals from St. Petersburg.

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