Fabergé
Chimpanzee c. 1910
Agate, olivines | 7.5 x 6.2 x 7.6 cm (whole object) | RCIN 40377
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A chimpanzee, scratching itself, carved in brown, mauve and blue agate, with olivine eyes.
This expressive carving is one of a number of apes in the Royal Collection. Monkeys, macaques, orang-utans and chimpanzees were all sold through the London branch of the firm. In July 1908 Queen Alexandra purchased an agate chimpanzee for £14 10s. The striations in the agate have been exploited to mimic the natural colouration of the ape and the texture of its fur.
Text adapted from Fabergé in the Royal CollectionProvenance
Possibly acquired by Queen Alexandra, Queen Mary by 1949
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Medium and techniques
Agate, olivines
Measurements
7.5 x 6.2 x 7.6 cm (whole object)
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