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Henrik Immanuel Wigström (1862-1923)
Goose 1908-11
Quartzite, obsidian, rose diamonds, gold | 5.5 x 5.6 x 3.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 40340
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A goose, standing, carved in white quartzite with obsidian head and inlaid obsidian feathers, stained quartzite beak, rose diamond eyes and chased red gold legs.
This sculpture of a goose is executed in a combination of white quartzite and black obsidian, to which a carnelian beak and gold feet have been added. The sculpture is finished with rose diamond eyes. It was purchased from Fabergé's London branch by Queen Alexandra on 13 November 1911 for £16.
Mark of Henrik Wigström; gold mark of 72 zolotniks (1908-17); English import marks for 1908-9
Text adapted from Fabergé's Animals: A Royal Farm in MiniatureProvenance
Commissioned by King Edward VII, 1907 (the Sandringham Commission); purchased by Queen Alexandra from Fabergé's London branch, 13 November 1911, (£16)
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Medium and techniques
Quartzite, obsidian, rose diamonds, gold
Measurements
5.5 x 5.6 x 3.0 cm (whole object)
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Place of Production
St Petersburg [Russia]
