Lot 176: A gold and enamel presentation broochFabergé, workmaster Oskar Pihl, Moscow, circa 1890

Name: A gold and enamel presentation broochFabergé, workmaster Oskar Pihl, Moscow, circa 1890
Brand: Bonhams
SKU: 5432bff72b

Est: £20,000 GBP - £25,000 GBP

BonhamsLondon, United KingdomJune 07, 2010

Item Overview

Description

Fabergé, workmaster Oskar Pihl, Moscow, circa 1890
shaped as a miniature silver Foros lifesaver tied to a pair of crossed enamelled flags with gold rope, 56 standard; in fitted box
width inc. pin: 4.5cm (1 1/2in).

Artist or Maker

Oskar Woldemar Pihl

Notes

For an identical brooch, see Christie's New York, 18 April 2008, lot 274.

Foros was the name of Tsar Nicholas II's private yacht which was docked at Sebastopol and used during holidays at Livadia Palace. Brooches of this type were presumably used as presentation souvenirs from the Tsar to important guests.

Auction Details

The Russian Sale

Bonhams

June 07, 2010, 12:00 PM GMT

101 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1S 1SR, UK

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