Carl Fabergé – An Imperial enamelled gold and gem-set egg pendant 1896-1908
This Fabergé egg, made with silver, gold, enamel and diamonds, will be feature by Wartski at TEFAF, Maastricht. The egg pendant, measuring just 2.4 cm, is decorated with opalescent white guilloché enamel, bound with a single band of rose cut diamonds mounted in silver, from which spring alternating chased yellow and green gold oak leaves. Wartski is a British firm of antique dealers specialising in Russian works of art.
Among many highlights at TEFAF, which offers unparalleled collecting opportunities, is a grand piano by Ruhlmann with Macassar ebony veneer, walnut, and violet wood and a case ornamented with gilded wood and gilded bronze. The Pleyel piano was commissioned by François Ducharne, then head of Soieries F. Ducharne, for his private mansion in Paris. This rare piano will be showcased alongside a unique collection of Ruhlmann furniture and objects, including rugs, armchairs, pedestal tables, and a coffee table, all featured by Galerie Marcilhac of Rue Bonaparte in Paris.
TEFAF. globally recognised as the premier fair for fine art, antiques, and design, runs from March 15 – 20 with an invitation only preview today and tomorrow.
Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann – Pleyel grand piano 1929
