Small yet extraordinarily precious, this Fabergé mouse embodies the magic of miniature artistry. Carved from icy blue sapphire and adorned with precious stones, the model carries an estimated value of $70,000.
Created around 1900 in St. Petersburg, the piece formed part of ‘Hovering on a Star: The Bing and Catherine Crosby Collection.’
Its true triumph lies in the harmony between masterful craftsmanship, rare material, and the collector’s desire to possess an authentic Fabergé creation.
Every detail speaks of precision: the graceful arch of the back, the subtle tension of the posture, and the delicately defined paws and fingers.
Sapphire, among the hardest forms of corundum, is prized in fine jewelry yet notoriously challenging to carve making this miniature all the more remarkable.
The mouse’s distinctive charm comes from the gemstone’s transparency and the icy brilliance achieved through meticulous polishing. Light dances across its ears, nose, and sparkling eyes.
Although unmarked, specialists agree that in works of this scale, attribution rests not on signatures but on the excellence of carving, the nobility of materials, and an established history of trust qualities this exquisite Fabergé mouse possesses in abundance.