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Lot 102*

A rhodonite figure of an elephant
Fabergé, circa 1900, numbered possibly 23905

5 June 2019, 15:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £93,812.50 inc. premium

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A rhodonite figure of an elephant

Fabergé, circa 1900, numbered possibly 23905
the carved body standing with ears pinned back and curving trunk to front, the eyes set with diamonds, the front left foot signed 'C. Fabergé' underside
length: 6cm (2 3/8in).

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Provenance
Caroline, Lady Oppenheimer (1899-1971)
Then by direct descent

According to records held by Tatiana Fabergé of 2400 objects nationalised from the Fabergé Moscow branch, an elephant numbered 23905 was sold 30 April, 1919 for 525 roubles.

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