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SILVER FIGURE, FABERGÉ DESK HARE-BELL WITH GARNET EYES HOUSE OF C. FABERGÉ, WORKSHOP OF Y. A. RAPPOPORT, RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1899–1908
SILVER FIGURE, FABERGÉ DESK HARE-BELL WITH GARNET EYES HOUSE OF C. FABERGÉ, WORKSHOP OF Y. A. RAPPOPORT, RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1899–1908
SILVER FIGURE, FABERGÉ DESK HARE-BELL WITH GARNET EYES HOUSE OF C. FABERGÉ, WORKSHOP OF Y. A. RAPPOPORT, RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1899–1908
SILVER FIGURE, FABERGÉ DESK HARE-BELL WITH GARNET EYES HOUSE OF C. FABERGÉ, WORKSHOP OF Y. A. RAPPOPORT, RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1899–1908
SILVER FIGURE, FABERGÉ DESK HARE-BELL WITH GARNET EYES HOUSE OF C. FABERGÉ, WORKSHOP OF Y. A. RAPPOPORT, RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1899–1908
SILVER FIGURE, FABERGÉ DESK HARE-BELL WITH GARNET EYES HOUSE OF C. FABERGÉ, WORKSHOP OF Y. A. RAPPOPORT, RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1899–1908
SILVER FIGURE, FABERGÉ DESK HARE-BELL WITH GARNET EYES HOUSE OF C. FABERGÉ, WORKSHOP OF Y. A. RAPPOPORT, RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1899–1908
SILVER FIGURE, FABERGÉ DESK HARE-BELL WITH GARNET EYES HOUSE OF C. FABERGÉ, WORKSHOP OF Y. A. RAPPOPORT, RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1899–1908
SILVER FIGURE, FABERGÉ DESK HARE-BELL WITH GARNET EYES HOUSE OF C. FABERGÉ, WORKSHOP OF Y. A. RAPPOPORT, RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1899–1908
SILVER FIGURE, FABERGÉ DESK HARE-BELL WITH GARNET EYES HOUSE OF C. FABERGÉ, WORKSHOP OF Y. A. RAPPOPORT, RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1899–1908
SILVER FIGURE, FABERGÉ DESK HARE-BELL WITH GARNET EYES HOUSE OF C. FABERGÉ, WORKSHOP OF Y. A. RAPPOPORT, RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1899–1908
SILVER FIGURE, FABERGÉ DESK HARE-BELL WITH GARNET EYES HOUSE OF C. FABERGÉ, WORKSHOP OF Y. A. RAPPOPORT, RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1899–1908
SILVER FIGURE, FABERGÉ DESK HARE-BELL WITH GARNET EYES HOUSE OF C. FABERGÉ, WORKSHOP OF Y. A. RAPPOPORT, RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1899–1908
SILVER FIGURE, FABERGÉ DESK HARE-BELL WITH GARNET EYES HOUSE OF C. FABERGÉ, WORKSHOP OF Y. A. RAPPOPORT, RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1899–1908
SILVER FIGURE, FABERGÉ DESK HARE-BELL WITH GARNET EYES HOUSE OF C. FABERGÉ, WORKSHOP OF Y. A. RAPPOPORT, RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1899–1908
SILVER FIGURE, FABERGÉ DESK HARE-BELL WITH GARNET EYES HOUSE OF C. FABERGÉ, WORKSHOP OF Y. A. RAPPOPORT, RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1899–1908
SILVER FIGURE, FABERGÉ DESK HARE-BELL WITH GARNET EYES HOUSE OF C. FABERGÉ, WORKSHOP OF Y. A. RAPPOPORT, RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1899–1908

SILVER FIGURE, FABERGÉ DESK HARE-BELL WITH GARNET EYES HOUSE OF C. FABERGÉ, WORKSHOP OF Y. A. RAPPOPORT, RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1899–1908

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An exquisite silver figure of a desk electric bell in the form of a hare standing upright on its hind legs with ears raised. The lively and playful modelling is masterfully rendered with precise anatomical proportions and a sense of movement. The finely detailed fur combines the highest quality casting with delicate chasing, accentuated by expressive garnet eyes. Inside the piece is an original mechanism for transmitting an electric signal, activated by pressing the hare’s eyes.

Marks: Saint Petersburg assay office mark with the number 84 — silver standard and the head of a woman in a kokoshnik facing left, in an oval, corresponding to the period 1899–1908; poorly legible mark of the workshop of Y. A. Rappoport; French import mark of a swan in an oval.

Dimensions: Height: 13 cm

Weight: 410 g

Provenance: Expert appraisal by the State Historical Museum, 7 March 2000; a closely related hare by Fabergé is in the collection of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (Richmond, USA), Thomas Pratt Collection, catalogue no. 21.

Art:
russia
Height:
13 cm
Width:
4 cm
Depth:
9 cm
Period:
At the turn of 19th -20th century
Style:
Realism
Country:
Russia, St. Petersburg
Material:
Silver 84, Garnet
Condition:
Revive
Fair
Good
Very good
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The House of Carl Fabergé (1846–1920) epitomises the highest level of jewellery craftsmanship in the Russian Empire at the turn of the 20th century. In addition to its legendary Imperial Easter eggs, Fabergé produced so-called “small forms” — refined objets d’art including miniature animal sculptures, paperweights, desk bells, and electric bells. The workshop of Julius Alexandrovich Rappoport, working under the Fabergé name, was renowned for its exceptional rendering of metal textures, lifelike animal modelling, and refined artistic taste. Electric bells, where the utilitarian mechanism was seamlessly integrated into an elegant sculpture, were rare and usually commissioned for the luxurious interiors of the aristocracy. The French import mark of a swan, introduced in 1893, attests to the international circulation of Fabergé pieces. A closely related hare in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (Thomas Pratt Collection) demonstrates the same superb technical and artistic mastery, making this example not only a valuable museum object but also a unique world-class collector’s piece.

Excellent condition; original internal mechanism complete and functional, garnet eyes intact, chasing and casting in outstanding preservation, marks partially legible.

The condition report is provided for informational purposes only.

It is not comprehensive and may not reflect all defects, restorations, alterations, or adaptations, as Antiqon does not perform professional conservation-level assessments. The information is based on a qualified, yet subjective, evaluation by our specialists.Before purchasing, we recommend consultation with an independent expert.Please also consult our Terms and conditions and Glossary A-Z, which contain important information on lot characteristics and sale conditions.

THE HOUSE OF CARL FABERGÉ
 The House of Carl Fabergé is one of the most renowned jewelry firms of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, official supplier to the Imperial Russian Court, celebrated for its masterpieces in gold, silver, and enamel that epitomize the artistic refinement of the era. ... Read More
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