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Written by: Derya ErginSpecialist · Miniature Painting
Miniature Painting · Catalogue no. 179538
Henrik WigströmMiniature Kovsh
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Henrik Wigström |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1900 |
| Culture / Origin | Moscow |
| Medium | Bowenite and gold |
| Dimensions | 1.6 × 7.3 × 4.1 cm (3 × 2 7/8 × 1 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Applied Arts of Europe |
| Type | Metalwork |
About the Artist
Workmaster for the House of Faberge based in St. Petersburg, Russia. Responsible for many of the imperial Easter eggs as well as enameled accessories and jewelry. Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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