#12351 • Faberge Black Obsidian Gorilla W/Ruby Eyes in Box

Part of Fine Jewelry,Russian Art,Coins,Bullion & More (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

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Status: Sold

Est. $50,000-$55,000 Faberge Imperial Russian Hand-Carved Black Obsidian Gorilla W/Genuine Ruby Eyes in Original Fitted "Faberge" Leather Casket - Genuine Ruby Eyes *Museum Quality Piece* - This gorgeous pre-revolution piece is made of solid obsidian, and is hand carved. The Obsidian has a beautiful black, silver and white iridescence, and the photos truly do not do this museum quality piece justice. The Gorilla also has genuine cabochon ruby eyes, and measures 11cm (Approximately 4.50î) in height. To find a Faberge piece made of solid obsidian with such fine attention to detail is quite rare, and we have never seen a piece quite this lovely. The piece has such great attention to detail, that each gorilla hair is strategically incised, while still having a high relief, textured appearance. If you were to see this piece in a store, it may be priced at over $175,000 (if you can ever find one). This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of history made by a master. This piece is very rare, as most of the Faberge pieces found in today's market are examples of his "mini" works. This piece is a statuette, and is not a miniature item, making it highly sought after by collectors all over the world. This piece comes in its original Faberge leather casket. The casket is marked Faberge, while the piece is unmarked as there are no precious metals on this piece.