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Fabergé from Castle Howard

A Fabergé jewelled nephrite model of a hippopotamus, St Petersburg, circa 1900

Lot Closed

May 16, 12:49 PM GMT

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 CHF

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Lot Details

Description

realistically carved standing with its head bowed slightly, with diamond-set eyes, apparently unmarked


length 3.2 cm; 1 ¼ in.

Acquired by George Howard, Baron Howard of Henderskelfe (1920 – 1984);

Thence by descent.