Russia, c. 1900, — Miniature Faberge Purpurin Carving of an Elephant,

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Estimate: $2,000–$4,000 hammer
Result: upcoming — 10 April 2023
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Sale: Bonhams — European Décor & Design | Bonhams Skinner, Skinner Marlborough, Massachusetts · 10 April 2023
Record ID: TB-2026-446532
Record: first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Miniature Faberge Purpurin Carving Of An Elephant, Russia, c. 1900,. Bonhams, 10 Apr 2023, lot 1072. estimate $2,000–$4,000, unsold at time of record. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-446532.

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74% chance this lot finds a buyer · market base rate 72%

Of the 92,019 held-out lots the model scored about 74%, 75% sold.

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Miniature Faberge Purpurin Carving Of An Elephant, Russia, c. 1900,. Bonhams, 10 Apr 2023, lot 1072. estimate $2,000–$4,000, unsold at time of record. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-446532.

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